Doctors gave him 5 years to live. He said he “wants to survive”. He died almost 2 years later

was born on August 18, 1952 in Houston. Initially, he was involved in sports and dreamed of conquering the world of football, but his plans were ruined when he suffered a serious knee injury, as a result of which he was at risk of amputation. His mother, a dancer and choreographer, encouraged him to try to get back into shape by training on the dance floor. Dancing quickly became his passion and that’s what he decided to pursue in the future.

Critics accused him of only “looking good” on screen. Swayze surprised everyone with his role in “Dirty Dancing”.

After moving to New York, he began performing on Broadway and later in small television and film productions. He made his debut in 1979, and less than a decade later he was already a big star. All thanks to the main role in the cult film directed by Emile Ardolino, for which he was nominated for a Golden Globe. Later, he appeared in many great productions on the small and big screen, including the equally hit drama “Believe in the Ghost”, for which he again had a chance to win an award. – Patrick had a certain roughness, but he was able to move beautifully, delicately, sensually – his film partner in the documentary “I Am Patrick Swayze”.

The disease interrupted Swayze’s career. What did the “Ghost Believe” star die from?

Swayze was at the height of his popularity when he received a shocking diagnosis in early 2008. It turned out that he was struggling with encephalitis, one of the most malignant diseases, which in the initial phase is almost asymptomatic. Just a few weeks later, he underwent surgery, during which doctors removed part of his stomach. Although the situation was serious and the chances of overcoming the disease were slim, he tried not to lose his spirit. – I would say that five years is quite wishful thinking – he said in an interview with ABC. – Two years seems likely, if statistics are to be believed. I want to survive until they find a cure, which means they better try hard,” he added.

Despite his illness, he did not stop working. In 2008, he shot the series “Bestia”, which premiered a year later. However, he did not feel well, he was in pain, but he tried not to use medications to remain fully conscious. – He was a wonderful person, a true artist. He lived one hundred percent. If filming gave him some new opportunities, he took advantage of them – said the director, whom he met while filming “On the Wave”. Patrick Swayze died on September 14, 2009, at the age of only 57.