Patrick Swayze succumbs to pancreatic cancer

[Amelia]

Patrick Swayze succumbs to pancreatic cancer

‘Dirty Dancing’ star, 57, battled disease since January 2008

Patrick Swayze, the hunky actor who danced his way into viewers’ hearts with “Dirty Dancing” and then broke them with “Ghost,” died Monday after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 57.

“Patrick Swayze passed away peacefully today with family at his side after facing the challenges of his illness for the last 20 months,” said a statement released Monday evening by his publicist, Annett Wolf. No other details were given.

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[Guest]

He knew he was going to die, and I'd bet money that he asked God for salvation. I will look for him in heaven if I make it.

[Dr. Shane]

He had struggled with alcoholism for much of his life although that is not directly connected to his cancer. I saw one of his last interviews given and he clearly stated that he did not know what awaited him on the other side. He made no mention of God. He was apparently raised Catholic. Many people are like a boat in a storm at sea, tossed about without direction. Millions die each year, not knowing what awaits them. It should really be a call to action by the church. Each of us should ask ourselves what we are doing to reach those that don't know Christ as their personal Lord and Savior.

[Guest]

I agree

[phkrause]

I second that Shane and Richard. I've seen a number of his movies, and have admired how he handled himself during this past year or so.

pk

[organED]

He had struggled with alcoholism for much of his life although that is not directly connected to his cancer. I saw one of his last interviews given and he clearly stated that he did not know what awaited him on the other side. He made no mention of God. He was apparently raised Catholic. Many people are like a boat in a storm at sea, tossed about without direction. Millions die each year, not knowing what awaits them. It should really be a call to action by the church. Each of us should ask ourselves what we are doing to reach those that don't know Christ as their personal Lord and Savior.

God already knows as to who is going to make it or who doesn't. The fact that no Adventist evangelized to him makes no difference. Each person that dies already has had a chance to make a choice one way or the other - that is the nature of this life called probation - not to be confused with the Sanctuary Doctrine. Each and every person is responsible for asking for their own salvation.

[Dr. Shane]

Swayze was a spiritual person but he didn't know Christ. He was torn between various religions. Much like the description of one that is blown about by every wave of doctrine. That is not to say he won't be in the kingdom. He maybe. Only God knows that. However it does highlight the urgency Adventists should have. This poor guy died with no assurance of where he was going. That is indeed truly sad.

[Kountzer]

Swayze grew up in the Oak Forest area, which is not far from me, maybe 4 or 5 miles or so. That is definitely not an area that produces dancers that become movie stars. Not often, anyway. the only movie he starred in that I've paid any attention to was 'ghost'. May he rip.