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’s widow says her grief over his death feels like she has been set on fire.

Patrick Swayze and his wife visited a psychic after experiencing marriage difficulties.

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

Emma Bunton was left devastated by the death of Patrick Swayze.

Patrick Swayze has been cremated.

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.

ACTOR Patrick Swayze’s Dirty Dancing co-star Jennifer Grey led tributes yesterday after he lost his two-year battle with pancreatic cancer.

'Dirty Dancing' star Patrick Swayze was described as a star whose “light will shine forever” today as Hollywood mourned his death.

Actor Patrick Swayze has died after a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer.

Patrick Swayze has paid tribute to his former co-star Natasha Richardson - insisting "the world will be a different place" without the actress.

Patrick Swayze has blasted tabloid reports he is losing his battle against pancreatic cancer, accusing the press of fabricating lies to "paint an unpleasant picture" about his health.

Patrick Swayze films 'Ghost' and 'Dirty Dancing' have taken the top two positions in a poll of romantic movies for Valentine's Day.

Patrick Swayze has urged America's leaders to help fund cancer research in a Washington Post letter.

Patrick Swayze has confirmed plans to write a tell-all memoir with his wife Lisa Niemi in 2009 and he promises it will be "deeply personal".

Patrick Swayze's publicists are slamming US tabloid reports the actor has abandoned treatment for pancreatic cancer, insisting there is "no truth" to the allegations.

Patrick Swayze hopes to write his memoirs with the collaboration of his wife, Lisa, the actor’s publicist said today.

Patrick Swayze has returned home after spending a week in hospital battling pneumonia.

Patrick Swayze has been released from the hospital one week after checking himself in with pneumonia, his publicist said.

Patrick Swayze’s wife Lisa is proving an invaluable weapon in the star’s fight against cancer.

Patrick Swayze is winning his battle with pneumonia and plans to check out of hospital within days.

Patrick Swayze is "doing fine" in hospital after he was struck down with pneumonia last week

Patrick Swayze has checked himself into hospital for observation after contracting pneumonia.

Patrick Swayze has credited the pain he feels as he battles pancreatic cancer for giving his acting an edge.

Patrick Swayze said his year-long battle with pancreatic cancer put him “through hell” while he pushed ahead on his new cable TV series.

DIRTY Dancing star Patrick Swayze, who has pancreatic cancer, has denied tabloid stories that he is near death.

Actor Patrick Swayze is angry about American newspaper reports that say he does not have long to live.

Cancer-stricken Patrick Swayze defied his life-threatening illness by partying at a Chicago, Illinois nightclub, to celebrate the end of filming on his new TV show.

Patrick Swayze was keen to return to work after he was diagnosed with cancer - insisting his job has helped him cope with the life-threatening condition.

Actor Patrick Swayze plans to film a special episode of his forthcoming series 'The Beast' as a video-documentary for his family to watch after his death.

Patrick Swayze made his first public appearance since his pancreatic cancer diagnosis to provide a big surprise at the start of America's 'Stand Up 2 Cancer' telethon on Friday night.

Actor Patrick Swayze has echoed the praise he recently received from the TV chiefs of his show 'The Beast', insisting he's feeling healthy and looking forward to recovery.

Patrick Swayze has reportedly been approached to star in a sequel to his hit 1987 movie 'Dirty Dancing'.

Cancer-stricken actor Patrick Swayze is "winning the battle" against the potentially fatal disease.

Patrick Swayze is taking time out of cancer treatment to star in a new US TV show.

Cancer-stricken Patrick Swayze is already planning his return to work - he's hoping his new TV series 'The Beast' will be commissioned by a US cable channel.

Patrick Swayze is baffled by claims he is taking time out from cancer treatment to star in a sequel to 1991 surfing movie 'Point Break'.

Patrick Swayze defied reports he's close to death by appearing happy and healthy at a Los Angeles Lakers play-off game on Friday night.

Patrick Swayze could be set for a return to the big screen - as surfer movie 'Point Break' is set to be revived in a sequel.

Patrick Swayze has been granted special permission to use a NASA airstrip in California, so he can fly himself to hospital for cancer treatment.

Patrick Swayze is convinced fans' prayers and best wishes are helping him in his battle with pancreatic cancer.

Olivia Newton-John has sent a message of hope to cancer sufferer Patrick Swayze.

Patrick Swayze is rallying against reports he has ended his acting career due to his current battle with pancreatic cancer - insisting he didn't drop out of a new movie because of his illness.