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Patrick Swayze hospitalized
Jan 10 2009, Aneez

Patrick Swayze, who is battling pancreatic cancer, has been hospitalized for pneumonia. The 56-year-old actor, however, is hopeful to get back in time to promote his A&E series, The Beast, which premieres next week.

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