OT - Swayze says he hopes to live two more years

[artist4perry]

I just saw a report that says he checked himself into a hospital for pneumonia

Yeah, that's true. It's not looking good.

Sad stuff........

[Melissa]

I just saw a report that says he checked himself into a hospital for pneumonia

Damn.

[Ehwmatt]

Finally getting around to watching this. Swayze has bigger balls than all of the fuckin self-righteous celebs grandstanding for their own alleged causes combined going on here and talking like this.

[sadie65]

Tremendous adversity and how one handles it demonstrates the character of the person.

I'll wish him the best he can get with such overwhelming obstacles in his path, and his wife and loved ones strength to support and love and grieve when he does finally pass.

[Rick]

I just saw a report that says he checked himself into a hospital for pneumonia

Hopefully it's just what this article says it is.

LOS ANGELES (AP) - 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 was scheduled to appear 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."

Swayze's spokeswoman, Annett Wolf, confirmed that Swayze was in the hospital but would not provide additional details.

"In light of the news today, it's a bump in the road," said Vincent Angell, one of the show's co-executive producers. "We wish him all the best."

In the series, which premieres Jan. 15, Swayze plays an FBI veteran who trains a rookie partner played by Travis Fimmel. Producers said they found out Swayze had cancer four hours after learning A&E had picked up the series. They also said filming was completed on all episodes of the first season and hope Swayze could continue in the role for a second season.

"He's an inspiration," said Fimmel. "He makes the little things seem so not important."

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?'"

[Luvsaugeri]

How Magic Johnson looks better after two decades of HIV than I do when I get a cold is beyond me . But yeah, I can't really think of a single modern disease off the top of my head, whether preventable like HIV or not, that carries a worse and more imminent prognosis. Just terrible.

Because of the very best healthcare money can buy!

[nutz4Neal]

Having been through some of these same health issues in our family lately, my heart goes out to Patrick and all his family and friends.

Life is short..enjoy it to the fullest.