The Kill Floor

According to People.com:

Patrick Swayze, who starred in Dirty Dancing and Ghost, has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, his doctor says.

“Patrick has a very limited amount of disease and he appears to be responding well to treatment thus far,” Dr. George Fisher says in a statement. “All of the reports stating the time frame of his prognosis and his physical side effects are absolutely untrue. We are considerably more optimistic.” The actor’s rep adds: “Patrick is continuing his normal schedule during this time, which includes working on upcoming projects. The outpouring of support and concern he has already received from the public is deeply appreciated by Patrick and his family.”

I am really sad about this news. I loved him in Dirty Dancing, Ghost but his best work by far, was as a hot ass tranny in 1995’s To Wong Foo Thanks for Everything. He did much better in drag than Travolta in Hairspray, for damn sure. It’s time to start listening to “She’s like the Wind” and light a candle. I can’t stop hearing, “NO BODY PUTS BABY IN THE CORNER” - So sad.