Patrick Swayze: One Last Dance
Mar 2010 · Sold by Simon and Schuster
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A definitive biography of Patrick Swayze, this intimate portrait celebrates the life, career, and enduring legacy of the beloved actor whose iconic roles in Dirty Dancing and Ghost captivated a generation—and whose courage in the face of illness inspired millions.
For nearly three decades, Patrick Swayze embodied a rare kind of stardom: powerfully masculine yet deeply sensitive, romantic yet fearless. From his early years in show business and rigorous training as a dancer under his choreographer mother to his rise as a Hollywood leading man, Swayze’s life was marked by passion, discipline, and risk.
In this revealing biography, New York Times bestselling author Wendy Leigh shares the untold story behind the legend. Drawing on interviews with sources who have never spoken publicly before, Leigh chronicles Swayze’s fairytale love affair with wife Lisa Niemi, his struggles with alcoholism following his father’s death, the daredevil stunts that nearly cost him his life, and his courageous battle with pancreatic cancer—a fight that offered hope to countless others facing serious illness.
From the breakout success of Dirty Dancing to the romantic phenomenon of Ghost and beyond, this deeply researched and emotionally resonant biography offers a moving, behind-the-scenes look at an unforgettable entertainer who left an indelible mark on popular culture.
For nearly three decades, Patrick Swayze embodied a rare kind of stardom: powerfully masculine yet deeply sensitive, romantic yet fearless. From his early years in show business and rigorous training as a dancer under his choreographer mother to his rise as a Hollywood leading man, Swayze’s life was marked by passion, discipline, and risk.
In this revealing biography, New York Times bestselling author Wendy Leigh shares the untold story behind the legend. Drawing on interviews with sources who have never spoken publicly before, Leigh chronicles Swayze’s fairytale love affair with wife Lisa Niemi, his struggles with alcoholism following his father’s death, the daredevil stunts that nearly cost him his life, and his courageous battle with pancreatic cancer—a fight that offered hope to countless others facing serious illness.
From the breakout success of Dirty Dancing to the romantic phenomenon of Ghost and beyond, this deeply researched and emotionally resonant biography offers a moving, behind-the-scenes look at an unforgettable entertainer who left an indelible mark on popular culture.
A definitive biography of Patrick Swayze, this intimate portrait celebrates the life, career, and enduring legacy of the beloved actor whose iconic roles in Dirty Dancing and Ghost captivated a generation—and whose courage in the face of illness inspired millions.
For nearly three decades, Patri...
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Wendy Leigh is the New York Times bestselling author of sixteen books, including Bowie, Prince Charming: The John F. Kennedy Jr. Story, and The Secret Letters of Marilyn Monroe & Jacqueline Kennedy, and the coauthor of Life with My Sister Madonna, Jeannie Out of the Bottle, and Shirley Jones.
Wendy Leigh is the New York Times bestselling author of sixteen books, including Bowie, Prince Charming: The John F. Kennedy Jr. Story, and The Secret Letters of Marilyn Monroe & Jacqueline Kennedy, and the coauthor of Life with My Sister Madonna, Jeannie Out of the Bottle, and Shirley Jones.
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