It's the story that is everywhere – Dirty Dancing hunk Patrick Swayze has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. After the news was leaked to The National Enquirer, fans have been concerned about the actor's health. Is it true that he only has weeks to live? Let's hand over to his publicist to explain the sad situation.
"Actor Patrick Swayze has been diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer and is currently undergoing treatment. Patrick's physician Dr. George Fisher states, 'Patrick has a very limited amount of disease and he appears to be responding well to treatment thus far. All of the reports stating the timeframe of his prognosis and his physical side effects are absolutely untrue. We are considerably more optimistic.' Patrick is continuing his normal schedule during this time, which includes working on upcoming projects. The outpouring of support and concern he has already received from the public is deeply appreciated by Patrick and his family."
The Internet is flooded with fan's outpourings of shock, sadness and sympathy for the Ghost actor. And here at Star Trip we want to wish Patrick all the very best in his fight against this awful disease. As always, please do leave a comment and share your fave memories of the snake-hipped star. Was it "nobody puts baby in the corner?", the pottery scene from Ghost, Point Break or 'She's Like the Wind?' This Star Tripper fondly cherishes his creepy turn as Jim Cunningham in Donnie Darko.
[via Perez Hilton]
