Patrick Swayze 1952-2009

Patrick Swayze joined the pantheon of pop stars to pass on this year.Patrick Swayze was born in Houston,Texas.Swayze was trained in classical dancing by his mother. Ironically one of his greatest roles was in "Dirty Dancing" ,it was supposed to be a limited release it turned out to be a commercial success in 1987.Swayze was nominated for a Golden Globe Award and the accolades began.Swayze followed up this by starring in the popular movie "Ghost" with Demi Moore, and Whoopi Goldberg.

The greatest achievement that Swayze had was not in Hollywood ,it was in his marriage to his wife, Lisa.They met when he was 18 and she was 14 in his mother's dance class.In these days of Hollywood minute style marriages,his marriage lasted the duration of his Hollywood career.We need more marriages , that can stand the test of time.Rest In Peace.