Patrick Swayze
In his role as Johnny Castle in the 1980’s “Dirty Dancing,” Patrick Swayze swept audiences of all ages across the country. Throughout the 1990s, he was one of the most beloved and recognized celebrities in Hollywood. In addition to his debut film with American viewers, Swayze appeared in the cult favorite “Ghost” throughout the 1990s.
The sad reality is that Swayze had been diagnosed with cancer in 2008, and his fans were devastated. He died just 20 months after being diagnosed. Here he is two weeks before his death.