Patrick Swayze Is Not Dying

Paul @ Gone Hollywood | Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Last week I posted a story that alleged Patrick Swayze had taken a turn for the worse and was about to die, it turns out that it isn’t true.

The story also claimed that Swayze had been saying goodbye to all his family and friends after doctors told him it was the “countdown to the end.”

In a statement to People, the actor says that he is not dying and the only trouble he is having is the tabloids.

The 56-year-old says, “I’m very proud of the work I’ve done on my new series The Beast, and I am happy to be back home for the holidays. It’s a great feeling of accomplishment to say you’re gonna do something and do it. The only thorn in my side being that many tabloids have been consistently reporting lies and false information about me and those close to me. And latest, they’re reporting that I’m on my last legs and saying goodbye to my tearful family! Pancreatic cancer is an aggressive disease and from the moment I was diagnosed, I knew I was in for the fight of my life. It’s a battle, and so far, I’ve been winning. I’m one of the lucky few that responds well to treatment.”

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He goes on to say, “it’s upsetting that the shoddy and reckless reporting from these publications cast a negative shadow on the positive and good fight I’m fighting. For me, my family, and those close to me, it amounts to downright emotional cruelty. That makes me angry when hope is so precious. As always, I appreciate all the love and support people have sent and continue to send my way. I thank you.”

That’s got to be tough on Patrick Swayze and his family having different stories about his cancer being released, but like I said last time – since he was spotted smoking while in chemotherapy (see the other post) it wouldn’t surprise me much.

Patrick Swayze Is Not Dying

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