Lisa Niemi – who admits she has struggled to come to terms with life without husband Patrick Swayze who died of cancer aged 57 last September – has continued her tradition of texting him before boarding a flight.

Patrick Swayze sank into a state of “anger, bitterness and despair” when he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

Patrick Swayze is to be cremated within 48 hours, according to online reports today.

Keanu Reeves described his 'Point Break' co-star Patrick Swayze as “a beautiful person” as he added his name to a growing list of celebrity tributes.