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Swayze slams reports on his 'near death'






Swayze slams reports on his 'near death'

Patrick Swayze is angry about tabloid reports that say he doesn't have long to live.

The actor, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer earlier this year, issued a statement on Tuesday saying that so far he is winning his fight against the disease and responding well to treatment.

Says Swayze: "They're reporting that I'm on my last legs and saying goodbye to my tearful family! ... It's upsetting that the shoddy and reckless reporting from these publications cast a negative shadow on the positive and good fight I'm fighting."

Swayze, who stars in the upcoming A&E series The Beast, says such coverage is tantamount to "emotional cruelty," and angers him "when hope is so precious."

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SO TALENTED hope he comes out of it the other side :) Itd be such a shame to lose such good, classic talent.
Daniel Bell (5/12/2008 12:18:12 PM) | Mark As Inappropriate
Because he is a great actor and famous....he can't hide his privacy the media would find the story...either he likes or not... sometime media is creative fouls story that make people distracted and angry... that's Media world for you!!!!!
LOL (5/12/2008 10:58:24 AM) | Mark As Inappropriate
Stop buying all the gossip magazines, all lies anyway and waste of paper! Then the famous people in this world would have some privacy.
ettevy (4/12/2008 10:44:55 PM) | Mark As Inappropriate
all the best mate.. never give up.. dont read the crap the media print..
Rod (4/12/2008 10:35:59 PM) | Mark As Inappropriate
all the best mate.. never give up.. dont read the crap the media print..
Rod (4/12/2008 10:33:34 PM) | Mark As Inappropriate
What if it were one of the persons family who did this aweful report, who had cancer! Would they be so happy reading things which were so hurtful about one of their family members. Have some respect!
Mags (4/12/2008 9:56:13 PM) | Mark As Inappropriate
the media is just trying to get a cheap buck out of the expense of others, nothing new there
tim (4/12/2008 8:42:46 PM) | Mark As Inappropriate
Oh I am so glad to hear that, i was shattered when I thought he was dying. Best wishes to him and his beautiful wife.
Debbie (4/12/2008 5:40:16 PM) | Mark As Inappropriate
The media have a bad reputation for blowing everything out of proportion. Why don't they just leave people alone!!! You are a very brave man, talented actor and a wonderful person. GOOD LUCK.
Elizabeth Fletcher (4/12/2008 10:24:33 AM) | Mark As Inappropriate
The media have a bad reputation for blowing everything out of proportion. Why don't they just leave people alone!!! You are a very brave man, talented actor and a wonderful person. GOOD LUCK.
Elizabeth Fletcher (4/12/2008 10:22:35 AM) | Mark As Inappropriate
I think that as part of a legacy to journalism the truth should only be allowed . . As for Patrick God bless him and may this experience make him stronger.
Cherrie (4/12/2008 9:07:10 AM) | Mark As Inappropriate
Its ironicale that the Tabloids have the power to make you or break you, diminish your will to live, invade your privacy or in this case rip away your dignity for their own gain.
pat (4/12/2008 6:17:15 AM) | Mark As Inappropriate
Whatever organ, if you get the cancer - it will kill you. The media though are an insidious cancer themselves. They killed Dianna by invasion just like cancer is now invading Patrick. He has enough to deal with, so media -leave him alone.
Pancreas (4/12/2008 12:37:27 AM) | Mark As Inappropriate
media people should be ALIENated & put in radioactive machine so they know how Patrick's feelings & what he's doing in his last remaining days of his life on earth.Shame on these greedy media people , get a decent life will U?
Fidelity (3/12/2008 11:15:43 PM) | Mark As Inappropriate
I'll have your job, Kevy boy......just call me Swannee
Wayne Swan (3/12/2008 11:09:00 PM) |
Great actor,would be a shame to lose him
Bill (3/12/2008 11:06:16 PM) | Mark As Inappropriate
FACT:most people who get cancer do not survive it.FACT:All the emotional support doesn't kill cancer cells.Food additives cause cancer,asbestos causes cancer,pollution causes cancer,stress,etc,etc.
STILL DYING YOUNG (3/12/2008 11:04:37 PM) | Mark As Inappropriate
Journo's are such idiots. I hope the bastards that wrote the Swayze story go through a similar trauma. They deserve it.
Kev Honest (3/12/2008 11:01:45 PM) | Mark As Inappropriate
My mother died of bowel cancer,my father had prostate and skin cancer.When I get cancer,I'll accept it.Death is a part of life.The world is quickly turning to shit,so when you get the big C,focus on moving on to next world,life or coffin.
WE DIE YOUNG (3/12/2008 10:53:29 PM) | Mark As Inappropriate
I am a cancer nurse, Patrick needs support not stress..wish the media would have some compassion and leave people in peace.
Maxine (3/12/2008 9:22:01 PM) | Mark As Inappropriate
Good Luck Patrick I know your a winner! I also know that if the worst happens that there are lots of good people up there in heaven (including my grandparents plus lots of pets) who adore you and will welcome you in heaven.
Monique (3/12/2008 9:19:23 PM) | Mark As Inappropriate
i think the media who report false articles for money are perthetic basically. They just dont care who they hurt in doing so. Patrick has always been a favorite of mine and will be back to almost perfect in the future
sam (3/12/2008 8:30:59 PM) | Mark As Inappropriate
I'm disgusted at how the Fake Publicity has basically slammed him as almost a lost cause where in fact he is far from that and a PURE FIGHTER.
saggi__girl@hotmail.com (3/12/2008 7:52:11 PM) | Mark As Inappropriate
I lost my dad last year to cancer which was hard and I am a big fan of Patricks and I do wish all the best but give up the smokes it won't help
Dean (3/12/2008 6:25:07 PM) | Mark As Inappropriate
my sister has cancer and fighting it and winning so as it has already been said by others where there is life there is hope and as im a big fan i hope he has many more years in him yet
fiona (3/12/2008 5:25:33 PM) | Mark As Inappropriate
Patrick Swayze is an incredibly brave man - he and his family deserve everyones support, not negativity. Go Patrick, I sure hope you win
Jan (3/12/2008 5:07:00 PM) |
like Swayze,s movies, admire his stand on this issue.
jason (3/12/2008 2:24:00 PM) |
I agree with you all about having hope in times of desperation and I too love Patrick but unfortunately the reality is the man is dying of a cruel disease. When the time goes may he go peacefully knowing he was loved by many.
Donna (3/12/2008 1:40:59 PM) | Mark As Inappropriate
We all blame the media, but if people did not buy the publications that are caught out lying then they can't make any money from their lies. I do hope that Patrick does win his battle.
Elaine (3/12/2008 1:27:14 PM) | Mark As Inappropriate
We all blame the media, but if people did not buy the publications that are caught out lying then they can't make any money from their lies. I do hope that Patrick does win his battle.
Elaine (3/12/2008 1:26:51 PM) | Mark As Inappropriate
i lost my father to cancer & hope was a major part of his final transition. It doesnt help much that im also a gigantic swayze fan, so just let the man live his life in peace without having to deal with negativity
silvana (3/12/2008 12:53:26 PM) | Mark As Inappropriate
Unfortunately, public figures have to contend with media speculation. I guess accuracy in reporting stands for nothing these days, and the best we can hope for is that the people who write these stories will find a conscience.
Lisa (3/12/2008 12:14:11 PM) | Mark As Inappropriate
A spokesperson for Patrick could have provided truthful updates about his progress. To make up such a distressing story is unforgivable. I wish Patrick a complete recovery.
Barbara (3/12/2008 10:27:29 AM) | Mark As Inappropriate
The media has, and always has had a lot to answer for. They know sensationalism will always sell a story. In most media outlets the feelings of people don't rate a thought.
Chez (3/12/2008 10:19:25 AM) | Mark As Inappropriate
My Godfather just recently past away from Pancreatic cancer and all I can say without hope and without the best medical attention it is a painful death. The newspaper mogals don't care about people just the bottom line and the $$$$.
Jo (3/12/2008 10:14:33 AM) | Mark As Inappropriate
"Where there's life there's hope", my mum lived by those words right to the end of her battle with cancer, how dare the media take what little some people have left to hang on to.
Megan (3/12/2008 10:07:43 AM) | Mark As Inappropriate
I read miranda kerr is getting married to Orlando Bloom and then i read that she isnt even engaged. so the Media tells porkies just to get money.
media lies (3/12/2008 9:55:34 AM) | Mark As Inappropriate
It just goes to show that the media has no soul and that they should be held accountable. My god is it so hard to offer support to people, what is this world coming too.
Michelle (3/12/2008 9:46:54 AM) | Mark As Inappropriate
My father has cancer and I agree with Patrick hope is essential and the way these reporters/editors focus on negatives and lie to get head lines is horrendous and should carry heavy penalties.
johnno (3/12/2008 9:11:00 AM) | Mark As Inappropriate