Patrick Swayze was an American actor, dancer, and singer-songwriter who was born on August 18, 1952, and died on September 14, 2009. He was best known for his roles in films such as “Dirty Dancing” (1987), “Ghost” (1990), and “Point Break” (1991). Swayze was a talented performer and his charismatic presence on screen made him a beloved figure in the entertainment industry. He passed away at the age of 57 from pancreatic cancer.