'The Insider' Debunks Patrick Swayze Death Rumor

Spotted: Patrick Swayze Makes Surprise Appearance
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Patrick Swayze is alive and well, despite rumors of his death this morning.

 

His rep tells "The Insider": "This is to confirm that Patrick Swayze did not pass away this morning contrary to severely reckless reports stemming from a radio station in Jacksonville, Florida. Patrick Swayze is alive, well and is enjoying his life and he continues to respond to treatment."

Published 5/19/09 by the Insider

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  • JADORE PATRIK SWAYZE IL VAS NOUS MANQUE

    MES SINCERE CONDOLEANCE A TOUTE SA FAMILLE
    Anonymous 9/15/09 Reply
  • I'm thrilled that you doing better, keep fighting, don't give up all my love and God bless you. Sandra.
    Anonymous 7/1/09 Reply
  • Having a 5 yr. old grandchild go through a terminal illness and lose the battle. I can only empathize with the Swayze's; the ordeal is hard enough. You fight for your life and then someone starts a rumor you are dead. Disgraceful! Wishing Patrick...
    Anonymous 6/19/09 Reply
  • let him have his time with his family its already hard enough for them and now to deal with this i dont understand it god bless
    Anonymous 5/19/09 Reply
  • Sad:(
    NeverLetGo 5/19/09 Reply
  • he is a great actor i love his movie dirty dancing.. He is a very sexy guy i wish people would just leave him alone i feel sorry for his wife who has been going threw this with him ....
    Anonymous 5/19/09 Reply
  • I think Patrick Swayze and Farrah Fawcett show not only courage but an inner strength to keep going and not give in to thier devastating cancers
    Anonymous 5/19/09 Reply
  • We would like to state that The Insider did not in fact report his death because it had all been speculation. We waited for an official statement before publishing anything...and fortunately, the official statement debunked false news that other...
    Emily 5/19/09 Reply
  • I do not believe the absolute non-accountability of the paparazzi and news media. They need to be charged and shut down. To torment someone who is fighting for his life is despicable.
    Enough!
    Anonymous 5/19/09 Reply
  • Thank you "The Insider" for posting this response! I do believe, however, that an apology to Patrick Swayze's FAMILY/FRIENDS/FANS is also due from The Insider! I am very disappointed in the way that this was handled. Confirmation should have been...
    Anonymous 5/19/09 Reply
  • datsz gud dat he iis stiill aliive and see anotha day
    Anonymous 5/19/09 Reply