Swayze
Mar 6 2008, AP

Patrick Swayze’s doctor is “optimistic” about his prognosis for battling pancreatic cancer, and the “Dirty Dancing” actor’s upcoming cable pilot is still in contention to become a series.With the writer’s strike over, the A&E pilot “The Beast,”...

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In this May 23, 2008 file photo, actor Patrick Swayze watches the Los Angeles Lakers and San Antonio Spurs play in the first half in Game 2 of the NBA Western Conference basketball finals in Los Angeles. Swayze, who’s been battling pancreatic cancer,...