Many have been saddened to hear the news that Patrick Swayze has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. In his prime Swayze was able to effortlessly move between playing the romantic leading man (Dirty Dancing, Ghost) and the macho action hero (Road House, Point Break).

Digital Spy takes a look at Patrick Swayze's career in pictures.

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Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze in Dirty Dancing, 1989


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