The Music of Love Writer

Patrick Swayze, actor/dancer, especially well known for the movies, "Dirty Dancing," and, "Ghost," lost his super courageous battle with pancreatic cancer yesterday. His soulmate wife, Lisa, was by his side. They enjoyed a long marriage of over 30 years. I do hope Patrick was able to take the love with him, as he quoted in the movie, "Ghost."

I know he left a lot of love behind in the heart of his fans, which I am one. I remember having a full life-size poster of Patrick Swayze in my bedroom closet years ago during the, "Dirty Dancing Craze." One day I even frightened myself when I turned around in my closet and really thought he was there, for a moment. Talk about star struck!

Patrick Swayze wasn't a saint. He had his own beasts to bear; his long time cigarette addiction, and his past history of alcoholic abuse, but he was honest about facing the reality of both of them.

As a romantic I admired Patrick's longtime relationship with his wife, who remained by his side, fighting his cancer with just as much courageousness as he did. Love's easy to express in a relationship when everything's going smooth, but when illness attacks one partner, the real test of love will arise. Lisa and Patrick showed the public their love connection was strong and steadfast. I so admire them both, and my sympathy goes out to Lisa who now has to face such an incredible lost.

I want to believe in, "Ghost," and hope Patrick was able to take the love with him. I want to believe he's dancing on a great heavenly stage under bright stars and want to believe he's still smiling that sexy rugged smile. 

R.I.P. Patrick Swayze!