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Patrick Swayze attends the world premiere of ‘Rocky Balboa’ at Grauman’s Chinese Theater, Los Angeles, December 13, 2006
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Patrick Swayze and wife Lisa Niemi pose backstage during the 9th annual Costume Designers Guild Awards held at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel on February 17, 2007
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Remembering Patrick Swayze (1952 - 2009)
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Patrick Swayze (number 23) and his team mates at Black Junior High School in Houston, Texas circa 1967
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Patrick Swayze with his Lisa Niemi and their dogs Kumasai and Lucas
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Patrick Swayze at Grammys 1990
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Patrick Swayze in 1991
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Patrick Swayze and the late Natasha Richardson
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Patrick Swayze, Whoopi Goldberg
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Patrick Swayze and his wife Lisa in Los Angeles (October 2007)
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Whitney Houston performs at Mediolanum Forum in Milan, Italy on May 3, 2010
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Bobby Brown and Whitney Houston, March 8, 1990
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Jennifer Hudson and Whitney Houston backstage at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards on February 8, 2009 in Los Angeles
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Whitney Houston (left) in her last one-on-one interview, which was conducted by Access Hollywood’s Shaun Robinson (far right), 2011
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Mariah Carey and singer Whitney Houston attend the 15th Annual MTV Video Music Awards, Universal Ampitheater, Universal City, on September 10, 1998
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Barbara Orbison attends the 50th Anniversary Celebration by honoring musician Ringo Starr with a Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame in Hollywood on February 8, 2010
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Lisa Niemi Swayze attends the unveiling of Patrick Swayze’s wax figure at Madame Tussauds Hollywood on October 18, 2011 in Hollywood
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Ghost (1990)
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Patrick Swayze and wife Lisa Niemi pose backstage during the 9th annual Costume Designers Guild Awards held at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel on February 17, 2007
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Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze attend the premiere of “Dirty Dancing” at the Gemini Theater in New York City, on August 17, 1987
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Barbara Orbison, Widow Of Rock N’ Roll Pioneer Roy Orbison, Dies In Los Angeles
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Lisa Niemi: Seeing Patrick Swayze’s Wax Figure Unveiled At Madame Tussauds Is ‘Bittersweet’
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Patrick Swayze’s Widow Gives Director Kenny Ortega Seal Of Approval For ‘Dirty Dancing’ Reboot
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Jennifer Grey: ‘Dirty Dancing’ Reboot Will Be ‘Something Special’
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Access Hollywood Live: Lisa Niemi Swayze On Her Secret To Long-Lasting Love
In Lisa Niemi Swayze ‘s new book, “Worth Fighting For,” she recounts the “heartbreaking” fight she and her husband Patrick Swayze waged against his battle with pancreatic cancer. Plus, the couple was together for over 30 years, so what is her advice to a long-lasting relationship?
Patrick Swayze’s Widow Lisa Niemi Unveils His Madame Tussauds Wax Figure
Patrick Swayze’s widow, Lisa Niemi, unveils the late actor’s Madame Tussauds wax figure of him as his “Dirty Dancing” character, Johnny Castle. How emotional is it for Lisa to see Patrick immortalized in wax? Plus, how much input did she have on the figure’s creation?
Lisa Niemi Carrying On Patrick Swayze’s Legacy With A ‘Smile’
Lisa Niem talks with Access’ Tony Potts about being honored with the Spirit of Hope Award at The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s 13th Annual “An Evening with the Stars” gala. Also, Lisa talks about carrying on Patrick Swayze’s legacy to beat pancreatic cancer.
Lisa Niemi Cheering For Jennifer Grey On ‘Dancing’ (September 26, 2010)
Lisa Niemi is being honored by The Michael Bolton Charities, Inc., which supports at risk women and children. Also, Lisa tells Access she is rooting for Patrick Swayze’s former “Dirty Dancing” co-star Jennifer Grey on “Dancing with the Stars,” but will we see her in the audience anytime soon?
Hollywood Radar: September 27, 2010
John Stamos showed off his dance moves at the 9th Annual Operation Smile gala, an event hosted by Access’ own Billy Bush. Plus, in Ojai, Calif., the late Patrick Swayze’s wife, Lisa Neimi, received the lifetime achievement award from Michael Bolton’s charitable organization, which assists women and children at risk.
Jennifer Grey On Her ‘Dancing’ Debut: ‘I Was An Emotional Milkshake’
Jennifer Grey and her “Dancing” partner, Derek Hough, are on top of the “Dancing with the Stars” scoreboard and the duo talk about their emotional first dance. Also, Jennifer tells Access’ Shaun Robinson how much Derek reminds her of Patrick Swayze.
Jennifer Grey Reflects On Patrick Swayze’s Passing & Her Own Cancer Battle
It was exactly one year ago that we lost Patrick Swayze and now Access’ Shaun Robinson chats with his “Dirty Dancing” co-star, Jennifer Grey, at her “Dancing with the Stars” rehearsal where she reflected on Patrick’s passing and her own battle with cancer.
Jennifer Grey Remembers Patrick Swayze; Will She Be ‘Dirty Dancing’ On ‘Dancing With The Stars’
Jennifer Grey chats with Access’ Shaun Robinson about the impact that Patrick Swayze had on her. How has his death inspired her to reclaim the joy in her life? Plus, will fans get to see Jennifer perform some “Dirty Dancing” moves on the show?
Access Hollywood Remembers: Legends Lost In 2009 - Patrick Swayze
It was on September 14, 2009 that we lost Patrick Swayze to pancreatic cancer. Now, Access takes a look back at Patrick’s valiant fight.
John Leguizamo: Patrick Swayze ‘Was Full Of Imagination’
While at the 2009 ALMA Awards, John Leguizamo shares his memories of Patrick Swayze and chats about working with Patrick on “To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar.”
