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“Dirty Dancing” Star Patrick Swayze Dies at 57

“Dirty Dancing” and “Ghost” star Patrick Swayze died Monday, passing away after a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer.

The 57-year-old actor died in Los Angeles Monday. He is survived by his wife, brother and mother.

Swayze, who had notable roles in “The Outsiders” and “North and South,” truly broke out with a starring turn in “Dirty Dancing.” He took his success to another level with “Ghost,” starring in “Road House” along the way.

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