Actor Patrick Swayze dies after cancer fight

LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) – Patrick Swayze, whose hunky good looks and sympathetic performances in such films as "Dirty Dancing" and "Ghost" made him a romantic idol to millions, died Monday. He was 57. [cnn-photo-caption image= http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2009/SHOWBIZ/Movies/09/15/patrick.swayze/art.swayze.gi.jpg caption="Patrick Swayze's doctor said in March 2008 that Swayze was suffering from pancreatic cancer."] Swayze died of pancreatic … Continue reading Actor Patrick Swayze dies after cancer fight