Patrick Swayze

It's been nearly 35 years since Patrick Swazye danced into hearts as the sexy Johnny Castle in Dirty Dancing. His widow, Lisa Niemi, 66, has said 'I don't ...

'Of all the scenes I ever shot, I probably felt least confident about the love scenes.' Patrick who had been earning a reputation as an action star, as well as a romantic lead, surprised audiences when he signed on to star as a drag queen in the comedy, To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! The actor was nominated for a Golden Globe award for his work in Dirty Dancing, in which he taught Jennifer Grey's awkward Baby to dance and to become true to herself. The film won two Oscars for best original screenplay and a best supporting actress award for Whoopi as a psychic who helped the Swayze's character communicate with his bereaved girlfriend and keep her safe. He continued to hone his craft in the romantic drama Ghost in 1990 with Demi Moore and Whoopi Goldberg. Nomination: Patrick received a Golden Globe nomination for his work in the romantic drama, seen here with Jennifer Grey as Baby

Dirty Dancing tells the story of a young woman (Jennifer Grey) who falls in love with dance instructor Johnny Castle (Swayze) at her family summer camp.

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Dirty Dancing star Patrick Swayze was offered a reported $6 million to star in a sequel. Here's the reason he turned it down.

“Patrick had a high standard, and he wasn’t going to do it just for the money.” “It will never be that movie and it should never try to be that movie.” His final acting role was in the 2009 movie Powder Blue in which he played Velvet Larry. Apparently, he didn’t think a follow-up would do the original film justice. After a few more television roles, Swayze played Darrel Curtis in The Outsiders. The following year he played Chuck in the TV movie The Comeback Kid.

Including — but not limited to — his iconic roles in 'Dirty Dancing' and 'Ghost.'

Patrick Swayze's widow Lisa Niemi Swayze told ET of her husband, who died in 2009, 'I don't think there's anything I don't miss about him'

"He's got such a zest for life and this and that, but it's all the little things that are left." [PEOPLE's free daily newsletter](https://x.specialoffers.meredith.com/ats/show.aspx?cr=588&fm=241) to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories. "I feel like he's with me every day, but of course it'd be nice to have him physically in the room," she continued. [become close in a different way](https://people.com/movies/patrick-swayze-widow-lisa-feels-his-presence-believes-theyll-be-reunited/)," she explained. [incredibly close in your heart](https://people.com/celebrity/patrick-swayzes-wife-i-feel-like-he-hasnt-left/)," said Lisa, 66, noting that the 13 years that have passed are "quite a bit of time" on paper. [his death at age 57](https://people.com/celebrity/patrick-swayze-dies-at-57/) in 2009, from pancreatic cancer — recently told [Entertainment Tonight](https://www.etonline.com/patrick-swayzes-wife-lisa-niemi-shares-memories-of-him-ahead-of-dirty-dancings-35th-anniversary) amid the 35th anniversary of his hit film [Dirty Dancing](https://people.com/movies/jennifer-grey-on-dirty-dancing-2-without-patrick-swayze/) that he was "one of a kind."

"Dirty Dancing" star Patrick Swayze's wife, Lisa Niemi, honored her late husband ahead of the film's 35th anniversary. The "Ghost" actor would have turned ...

["one of a kind"](https://www.foxnews.com/category/entertainment/movies) and said she still feels his presence nearly 13 years later. I think you always have to start fresh, but if they're going to do it, I hope it's the absolute best and it has its own character and personality and source of inspiration." "I feel like he's with me every day, but, of course, it'd be nice to have him physically in the room," she added. [In July 2020, Lionsgate](https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/john-wick-5-dirty-dancing-movie) confirmed there will be a "Dirty Dancing" reboot and said Grey was collaborating with the studio. "When Patrick was still alive, he would always say, 'I’m on my second generation of fans' ... [CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP](https://www.foxnews.com/apps-products?pid=AppArticleLink)

Patrick Swayze's widow, Lisa Niemi Swayze, said her husband would not be tempted into reappearing in the planned Dirty Dancing reboot 35 years on from the ...

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Lisa Niemi and Patrick Swayze first met in 1970 when he was 18 and she was 14, seeking dancing lessons from his mother.

Lisa Niemi a day ahead of the 35th anniversary of ‘Dirty Dancing’ shared how her husband was strong enough to pull the iconic lift which has become a renowned pop culture reference. There were several iterations of a script for that movie, but Patrick had a high standard and he wasn't gonna do it just for the money." He's got such a zest for life and this and that, but it's all the little things that are left.” She continued, “It's the sound of his voice, how he smells, all the things that put him in the room with you that are physical." The two first met in 1970 when Swayze was 18 and Niemi was 14. [Patrick Swayze](https://meaww.com/dirty-dancing-star-patrick-swayze-wife-coached-act-out-sex-scene-kelly-lynch-in-road-house) lifts [Jennifer Grey](https://meaww.com/jennifer-grey-calls-ex-johnny-depp-beautiful) during a dance sequence in the film. Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, Lisa Niemi revealed how she still felt close to her late husband and misses him more than a decade after his death.

Patrick Swayze left behind many great memories with his movies. Some of his most famous movies are Road House, Point Break, and Dirty Dancing.

But, I tell you what, we had a great ride and there’s so much to be grateful for.” “I feel like he’s with me every day, but of course it’d be nice to have him physically in the room. “I go back and see some of his movies, there’s some of his work that I’m like, ‘Wow, that was great. As for Dirty Dancing, Niemi notes that her late husband wouldn’t want to take part in the proposed sequel, which co-star Jennifer Grey is returning to star in and produce. In honor of his birthday and the 35th anniversary of Dirty Dancing, his widow is talking about his legacy. It’s the sound of his voice.