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Patrick Swayze dies at 57; star of the blockbuster films 'Dirty Dancing' and 'Ghost'
L.A. Times ^
| 09/15/2009
| Valerie J. Nelson
Posted on 09/15/2009 4:54:20 AM PDT by fiscon1
Patrick Swayze, the actor and classically trained dancer whose role in the enduringly popular "Dirty Dancing" made him a movie star, one who struggled with the alienation of fame and against being typecast as a leading man, died Monday. He was 57.
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TOPICS: Arts/Photography
KEYWORDS: movies; swayze
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posted on
09/15/2009 4:54:21 AM PDT
by
fiscon1
To: fiscon1
And let’s not forget his leading role in “Red Dawn”, one of my favorites.
To: fiscon1
To: omni-scientist
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posted on
09/15/2009 5:05:38 AM PDT
by
wolfcreek
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lsd7DGqVSIc)
To: omni-scientist
And Outsiders. Red Dawn is one of my all time favorites too
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posted on
09/15/2009 5:08:36 AM PDT
by
EmilyGeiger
(The problem with socialism, is eventually you run out of other people's money. Margaret Thatcher)
To: omni-scientist
I’ve always been a huge fan of the Outsiders...
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posted on
09/15/2009 5:09:29 AM PDT
by
fiscon1
To: fiscon1
Prayers for his family. I remember his saying that his wife was his first professional dance partner.
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posted on
09/15/2009 5:13:43 AM PDT
by
armymarinemom
(My sons freed Iraqi and Afghan Honor Roll students.)
To: omni-scientist
Roadhouse is a guilty pleasure of mine.
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posted on
09/15/2009 5:23:34 AM PDT
by
RPTMS
To: fiscon1
Married once and since 1975. A rare man in Hollywood.
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posted on
09/15/2009 5:30:03 AM PDT
by
SampleMan
(Socialism enslaves you & kills your soul.)
To: fiscon1
Good actor, fine fellow.. RIP
10
posted on
09/15/2009 5:31:59 AM PDT
by
Broker
(Reward: $100.00 for the lost book of Islamic Praise Songs.)
To: fiscon1
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posted on
09/15/2009 5:35:59 AM PDT
by
madison10
(I'm fine with a black president, but not a RED one.)
To: fiscon1
He stepped into the light yesterday and crossed over. Great actor, rest in peace!
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posted on
09/15/2009 5:36:38 AM PDT
by
Bulldawg Fan
(Victory is the last thing Murtha and his fellow Defeatists want.)
To: RPTMS
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posted on
09/15/2009 5:47:33 AM PDT
by
DM1
To: fiscon1
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posted on
09/15/2009 5:54:10 AM PDT
by
GOP Poet
To: fiscon1
R.I.P. Patrick Swayze, and prayers sent to his wife Lisa Niemi.
To: omni-scientist
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posted on
09/15/2009 6:35:33 AM PDT
by
downwdims
(It does not take a majority to prevail... but rather an irate, tireless minority)
To: fiscon1
Great actor and artist.
To: fiscon1
Very sad. May he rest in peace.
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posted on
09/15/2009 6:41:12 AM PDT
by
trisham
(Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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