I spent the better part of the afternoon watching Patrick Swayze, a fine specimen who looked like a hotter version of the Brawny man and Read the full post.
Sep 15
2009
08:48 PM ET
He's Like the Wind: 10 notable Patrick Swayze dance moves
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my sweet patrick i will miss you so much ive cryed since i heard the news you had passed.you will forever live in my heart .and others who loved you as aactor and as a man who faught a battle to cancer with so much dignity.who loved life.loved his wife and always a man who took the time for his fans.god took you home my sweet angel.now you are with your dad and your sister.you will always live in our hearts.with the memories.of your movies.the beautiful smile .and to look into your beautiful blue eyes.was like a peace of heaven i love you .and one day we will dance together on gods golden roads.you may be gone from this world but never in our hearts.my prayers go out to your wonderful wife and your family.thank you god for creating such a wonderful man.you broke the mold when you made patrick swayze.there will never be another like him.with allmy love and prayers rhodasmith
Thanks for the videos of those dance moments — I’d not seen the ones with his wife. They were beautiful. I have a lot of favorite movies, but Dirty Dancing is the only one that I bought the DVD of YEARS ago to watch with my daughters when they are old enough (which they almost are). And I know tons of women who can’t wait to share it with their daughters too. Very few movies have that kind of power.
Also, I agree that Ken’s an ass.
I love DIRTY DANCING. I loved Jennifer Grey & Patrick Swayze’s chemistry [hadn't known about their initial dislike per RED DAWN until Patrick mentioned it in an interview; glad they discussed their differences because they had tremendous chemistry during DIRTY DANCING]always liked how Patrick loved his wife & family, loved to work & seemed like a gentleman. I will miss Patrick. Glad I have DIRTY DANCING to watch when I have a yen for something beautiful. I loved his dancing…he was so graceful. I will miss you, Patrick!
Patrick made me laugh and smile and cry, I enjoyed everything he did and that makes him great to me.
Thanks EW for showing Patrick some much deserved luv!
It’s not surprising that the LA Times has great writers, and–being so close to Hollywood–maybe the best film critics around. This piece appeared a couple of days ago, and includes the original film review for “Dirty Dancing” written 22 years ago. It’s very long, but definitely worth reading http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/thedailymirror/2009/09/voices-patrick-swayze-1952-2009.html
People…I am not a big fan of Patric Swayze..neither have i watched many of his films…but I agree with all here who thinkly highly of the absence of Ken’s brain. …….But the point is..this forum is for people to revere in Patric Swayze’s memory… and not waste so much time in honouring a jerk with nasty comments….
so just leave the misfortunate alone….discuss Patric Swayze only…
I am from India and way back in 1990 had seen dirty dancing . And it touched my heart. And after so many years- I saw it again and again and second movie which touches my sould was GHOST.
See Ken ! you have been little off mark..grades do not matter and it seems you rate actors or persona by rating or say popularity index. Some people are beyond this scale- I do not belong to the culture which ENglish movies shows..but I understand the story, what is being shown and how well someone has done. NO doubt…he touches my heart and I am very sad for his demise. May he rest in peace and I am sure he will because billion hearts remembers him. Pain is not for you and me to feel for his departure- this is for his wife and kids.
Your post went little offbeat…let’s be little compassionate…he was a great actor. And this is an art…dancing is also an art…I do not dance and I feel lack of it.
My kids and I enjoy his movies. He seemed like a genuinely nice guy, not fake.
There is so much we can learn from the way the man danced. I am a speech coach and just posted about this in my speaking advice blog – sarahgershman.blogspot.com. He is tremendous focus – which I believe is key to what makes his dancing so sensual and riveting.
He left us too soon but each of us is here the time we choose to learn the things we agreed to learn before we came. He was a very spiritual man. His inner love shine brightly. He had a deep love of animals and the earth. When he died he made transition very fast. When I sent him energy he was so amazed that so many people loved him. It awed him for all the love that came to him after he died. He made his life here on earth worth something. He will be missed. Our love goes out to his wife and the rest of his family. If everyone could just get in touch with what they are supposed to do her and spread the love. That is all there is-love.
Thanks- for saying so good things about a man who lived , worked hard and had his good and bad times like everyone of us. I am from India- and I think that a man who touches billion of hearts can not be A,B,C,D…this is sign of a great soul…should be remembered and cherished.
My Tribute to Patrick Swayze:
Broadway Star
London Stage Star
Singer
Songwriter
Danced like a god
Movie star-romance
Movie star-action
TV comedy-SNL Chippendales episode
1994 Ballet duo with wife Lisa plus solo on World Music Awards at age 42
Loved his mother
Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Beloved by millions worldwide
Was kind to people and animals
Was humble and generous
Fought a death sentence bravely while filming in the Chicago winter and undergoing chemo
Love you Patrick and Lisa,
A fan for life
PS: Are you jotting this down, KEN?
Oh I forgot: SEXIEST MAN ALIVE.
Yes he was, for so many reasons, not just his gorgeous face and body.