Patrick Swayze checks into hospital with pneumonia
LOS ANGELES — Patrick Swayze has checked himself into the hospital for observation after contracting pneumonia, A&E President Abbe Raven announced Friday at a meeting of the Television Critics Association.
Swayze, who has pancreatic cancer, was scheduled to discuss his upcoming drama "The Beast."
Robert DeBitetto, A&E's programming senior vice president, explained his absence.
"Patrick has asked that I tell you that this morning he checked himself into the hospital for observation," said DeBitetto. "Chemotherapy can take its toll on the immune system, and illnesses are a part of that. Patrick wishes me to tell you that he's very sorry he cannot attend, but plans to get back to promoting 'The Beast' soon."
Earlier this week, Swayze told ABC's Barbara Walters that his yearlong battle with pancreatic cancer put him "through hell" while he pushed ahead on his new TV series.
The 56-year-old actor also owned up to his fear: "Yeah, I'm scared. Yeah, I'm angry. Yeah, I'm (asking), 'Why me?'"
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your courage is outstanding..we admire you so much.WE are going...
nancy dombroski Greenwood Lake | Jan. 12, 2009 at 7:28 a.m.
We are praying non stop for you Patrick.. You are very determined...
Tanya , Jerry, Tyler Gosnell | Jan. 11, 2009 at 9:24 p.m.
I have followed your movies you are a great actor.
Please forward...
Roy Alonzo | Jan. 11, 2009 at 1:17 a.m.
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