"Patrick Swayze's Widow Reflects on His Cancer Diagnosis and Legacy"

Lisa Niemi Swayze, widow of Patrick Swayze, revealed that the late actor knew he was "a dead man" upon hearing his pancreatic cancer diagnosis. She shared the emotional journey of dealing with his diagnosis, including the difficult decision of when to tell him, their efforts to remain positive, and heartbreaking moments during his treatment. The couple met as teenagers, were married for 34 years, and Lisa stayed by his side until his passing in 2009.