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(Jan. 9) -- Actor Patrick Swayze, who's publicly battling pancreatic cancer, was admitted to the hospital on Friday for pneumonia just before he was scheduled to make a press appearance for his new show.
Swayze was supposed to be doing a press junket for A&E's 'The Beast.' A&E's Abbe Raven announced the news about Swayze's hospitalization Friday at a meeting of the Television Critics Association.
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A&E programming senior vice president Robert DeBitetto added some more details. "Patrick has asked that I tell you that this morning he checked himself into the hospital for observation. Chemotherapy can take its toll on the immune system, and illnesses are a part of that. Patrick wishes me to tell you that he's very sorry he cannot attend, but plans to get back to promoting 'The Beast' soon. He thanks everybody for the outpouring of support. We hope to see him back on his feet soon."
Swayze's spokeswoman, Annett Wolf, confirmed that Swayze was in the hospital but would not provide additional details.
"In light of the news today, it's a bump in the road," said Vincent Angell, one of the show's co-executive producers. "We wish him all the best."
Swayze's 'Beast' co-star Travis Fimmel added that Swayze's "fearless, an icon. I can't say enough good things about the guy. He's an inspiration. He makes the little things seem so not important." Fimmel and Swayze have completed their first season work on 'The Beast' and A&E execs say they hope to make a second season with Swayze reprising his role.
Just this week, Swayze, 56, spoke candidly in an interview with Barbara Walters, telling her he wasn't sure he'd live more than two years more. In that interview, he told Walters: "You can bet that I'm going through hell ... and I've only seen the beginning of it." He went on to say that there's "a lot of fear" caused by his cancer. "Yeah, I'm angry. Yeah, I'm [asking], 'Why me?'"
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HOPEPEACELUV

02:42 PMJan 17 2009

Glad he's doing better, and sure hope he improves with each and every passing day.

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HOPEPEACELUV

02:40 PMJan 17 2009

Glad he's doing better, and sure hope he improves with each and every passing day.

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Ill Use1

01:54 PMJan 16 2009

I wish this guy all my prayers, not because he's famous but he really is going through hell physically and mentally. I've lost three very important people I knew to cancer and I got to meet Lance Armstrong about three years ago while doing some volunteer work for his LIVESTRONG campaign and I tell you what...He's the face of perceiverence and true strength. I truly hope he's been in contact with Patrick...His words could really make a difference in how things go. Everyone should do some part in the war against cancer whether it be by donating some time or a few dollars to LIVESTRONG and the American Cancer Society...Research and support is the only way to beat this monster...John, Pocono Mountains, Pa

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TBERRYWV

05:11 AMJan 15 2009

Patrick has certainly demonstrated an extreme amount of courage in the face of this fight for his life. His interview with Barbara Walters was so open and honest unlike the rest of the people she interviews, who hem & haw when asked the tough questions. Of course, he has sadly been hit with a huge dose of reality. I would love for him to be cured of this disease and pray he is!

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Illumind

08:47 PMJan 15 2009

PLEASE stop smoking Patrick. And seek the Lord Jesus asap.

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Leners6555

07:44 PMJan 15 2009

We all children of GOD should never ask why God? Because when we ask "why god" we might not like the answer when GOD will respond. What we need to do as children of GOD is get close to GOD because one can learn more from life's trials than from its triumphs. THINK ABOUT THAT ONE FOR A MINUTE, LOOK AT YOUR LIFE AND REMEMBER THIS............LORD, I CONFESS THAT SO MANY TIMES, I KEEP MY EYES FIXED ON MY PROBLEMS RATHER THAN MY PROBLEM SOLVER. IN ADDITION LOVE, PRAY, AIT, TRUST AND LET GOD DO HIS. PLEASE READ PSALMS 3 AND REPEAT VERSE 5 AT NIGHT ALWAYS..... A CHRISTIAN FAN

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Victoriaswriting

11:41 AMJan 14 2009

Dear Patrick,My heart goes out to you and your lovely wife. Once upon a time, I read this somewhere: "If I were an ocean, I'd rest you upon the crest of stormy waves... to land you safely upon the shore." My thoughts and prayers, as "lots" of others, are with you ...that God will do just that! FAITH, HOPE, and LOVE...,Vickie, Johncon City, TN

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KA0764

07:20 PMJan 14 2009

Patrick, May God watch you and Bless you . You are in my thoughts and prayers. Karyn ( CT )

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Norge1234

03:58 PMJan 13 2009

Pat..relax....retire enjoy your life...I hope its a long one.

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ITISYES

11:40 AMJan 13 2009

PATRICK-THERE IS A NEW CANCER TREATMENT THAT IS CALLED PROTON LASER..NASA INVENTED IT...MY FRIEND HAD 10 WEEK OF TREATMENTS WITH NO HAIR LOSS OR SIDE EFFECTS, AND HAS BEEN CURED FROM CANCER...I HOPE THAT THIS MESSAGE GETS FORWARDED TO YOU...GOOD LUCKYVONNE

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