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Patrick Swayze dead at 57

FILE - In this May 13, 2009 file photo originally released by WKT Public Relations, Patrick Swayze, left, and his wife Lisa Niemi pose with their dogs, poodle Lucas, left, and Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy Kumasai at their ranch in New Mexico. Swayze's publicist Annett Wolf says the 57-year-old "Dirty Dancing" actor died Monday, Sept. 14, 2009, after a nearly two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. (AP Photo/WKT Public Relations, Brian Braff) FILE - In this June 12, 2004, file photo, actor Patrick Swayze as adventurer Allan Quatermain appears in this scene from the Hallmark Channel's remake of "King Solomon's Mines," in this undated publicity photo. Swayze's publicist Annett Wolf says the 57-year-old "Dirty Dancing" actor died Monday, Sept. 14, 2009, after a nearly two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. (AP Photo/Hallmark Channel, Garth Stead) FILE - In this Aug. 18, 1997 file photo, actor Patrick Swayze kisses his wife, Lisa, after the unveiling of his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the Hollywood area of Los Angeles. Swayze's publicist Annett Wolf says the 57-year-old "Dirty Dancing" actor died Monday, Sept. 14, 2009, after a nearly two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. (AP Photo/Susan Sterner, file) FILE - In this 1983 file photo provided by Warner Bros., cast members from the 1983 film "The Outsiders," from left, Emilio Estevez, Rob Lowe, C. Thomas Howell, Matt Dillon, Ralph Macchio, Patrick Swayze and Tom Cruise, are shown. Swayze's publicist Annett Wolf says the 57-year-old "Dirty Dancing" actor died Monday, Sept. 14, 2009, after a nearly two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. (AP Photo/Warner Bros., file) FILE - In this 1995 image provided by Universal Studios, Patrick Swayze performs the role of Vida Boheme in "To Wong Foo Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar." Swayze's publicist Annett Wolf says the 57-year-old "Dirty Dancing" actor died Monday, Sept. 14, 2009, after a nearly two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. (AP Photo/Universal Studios, Lorey Sebastian) FILE - In this 1989 file photo released by MGM/UA, actors Patrick Swayze, right, and Kelly Lynch are shown in a scene from the film "Road House." Swayze's publicist Annett Wolf says the 57-year-old "Dirty Dancing" actor died Monday, Sept. 14, 2009, after a nearly two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. (AP Photo/Peter Sorel/Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer/UA) FILE - In this image released by Paramount Pictures, Demi Moore, left, and Patrick Swayze are shown in a scene from "Ghost." Swayze's publicist Annett Wolf says the 57-year-old "Dirty Dancing" actor died Monday, Sept. 14, 2009, after a nearly two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. (AP Photo/Paramount Pictures, file) FILE - In this Nov. 28, 2005 file photo, actress Patrick Swayze, right, accompanied by his wife Lisa Niemi pose prior to the premiere of his film "Keeping Mum" in central London. Swayze's publicist Annett Wolf says the 57-year-old "Dirty Dancing" actor died Monday, Sept. 14, 2009, after a nearly two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis, file) FILE - In this 1985 file photo, actor Patrick Swayze is shown in Los Angeles. Swayze's publicist Annett Wolf says the 57-year-old "Dirty Dancing" actor died Monday, Sept. 14, 2009, after a nearly two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. (AP Photo/Wally Fong, file) FILE - In this image released by A&E, Patrick Swayze is shown in a promotional photo for the A&E series, "The Beast." Swayze's publicist Annett Wolf says the 57-year-old "Dirty Dancing" actor died Monday, Sept. 14, 2009, after a nearly two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. (AP Photo/A&E, Michael Muller, file)