Patrick Swayze's death - cancer, heartbreaking last words and bitter will battle

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Hollywood icon Patrick Swayze grooved his way into audience's hearts when he played Johnny in iconic eighties classic Dirty Dancing.However more than two decades later, the beloved star died at the age of 57 years old after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.His death sparked an outpouring of tributes from fans and entertainment stars from across the world, with Patrick fondly remembered for his brave and caring nature.READ NEXT: Jennifer Grey reveals secret apology from 'tearful' Patrick Swayze on Dirty Dancing setIn the years since his death on September 14, 2009, Patrick's wife has also has spoken about her husband - and revealed the final words that he said to her.In 2008, Patrick was diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer.He had been suffering stomach pains and in his first interview following his diagnosis, the star told ABC news: "My indigestion issues got gigantic and constant. "And then I started thinking, I'm getting skinny.

I dropped about 20 pounds in the blink of an eye. "And then when you see it in the mirror, when all of a sudden, you pull your eyes down and the bottom of your eyes go yellow and jaundice sets in -- then you know something's wrong."Six months after his diagnosis, he described himself during an interview with The New York Times as "a miracle dude," as he had surpassed the life expectancy that he had been given.He also continued to work while receiving treatment for the cancer, saying: "How do you nurture a positive attitude when all the statistics say you’re a dead man?

You go to work."Patrick continued: "There is probably that little bird that flies through your insides and says, ‘I sure would like to make a mark in life.'"I’ve made a pretty decent mark so far, nothing to scoff at..