On what would have been Patrick Swayze 's 70th birthday year, fans are reflecting on his hugely successful acting career, as well as his tragic death from pancreatic cancer. The Dirty Dancing star should have celebrated the milestone last Thursday, but sadly passed away in 2009, at age 57, after losing his battle with the terrible disease.
Despite the unfortunate circumstances surrounding his early death, Swayze's story shone a light on a deadly cancer that lacked early detection and treatment.
The talented dancer spoke of the constant symptom he experienced before his diagnosis. Here is everything you need to know about the Point Break actor's battle with pancreatic cancer, as reported by the Express.
