Patrick Swayze's biggest regret was never becoming a father. The "Dirty Dancing" actor - who died last week after losing his battle against pancreatic cancer - was desperate to have children with wife Lisa Niemi and was devastated when she suffered a miscarriage three months into her pregnancy.

Patrick Swayze is to be cremated within 48 hours. The "Dirty Dancing" actor - who lost his battle with pancreatic cancer on Monday aged 57 - will have his ashes scattered on his New Mexico Ranch.

Patrick Swayze has died at the age of 57. The "Dirty Dancing" actor passed away at his family home Monday with his beloved wife Lisa at his side after losing his highly-publicized battle with pancreatic cancer.

Patrick Swayze has asked the U.S. government to pledge more money to cancer research. The "Dirty Dancing" star - who is battling pancreatic cancer - made his emotional plea in The Washington Post newspaper at the weekend.

Cancer-stricken star Patrick Swayze has given up medical treatment. The 56-year-old "Dirty Dancing" actor - who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last year - reportedly abandoned chemotherapy and other treatment when doctors told him there was nothing they could do to stop the spread of his disease.

Patrick Swayze is "alive and plans on continuing to stay that way." The 56-year-old "Dirty Dancing" star - who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2008 - was hospitalized with pneumonia last week but insists he is on the road to recovery.

Patrick Swayze has renewed his wedding vows in a "fairytale" ceremony. The "Dirty Dancing" star - who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last year - and Lisa Niemi, his wife of 33 years, reaffirmed their love for each other by recreating the classic story of Snow White.

Patrick Swayze says fighting cancer is like "going through hell." The 56-year-old "Dirty Dancing" star - who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2008 - revealed the disease makes him angry and scared.

Patrick Swayze has been described as "Superman" by co-workers on TV show "The Beast." The veteran U.S. actor, who has been battling deadly pancreatic cancer, amazed everyone on the set of the cop drama by doing his own action scenes and stunts.

Patrick Swayze has blasted claims he is dying. The 56-year-old actor, who is suffering from pancreatic cancer, is furious at the "emotional cruelty" of reports he has said goodbye to loved ones after being told he has only weeks to live.

The 'Dirty Dancing' star - who announced earlier this year he is suffering from pancreatic cancer - has started preparing himself for death by saying goodbye to his friends and family after discovering the deadly disease has infected another part of his body. A source told National Enquirer magazine: "Patrick recently got word that the cancer had spread to his liver and that is what his doctors said would begin the countdown to the end. Patrick knew it was coming because he was suffering increased weakness. "At times, he was so weak that he could barely walk without feeling faint. Sometimes he feels out of breath and has to sit down." Patrick, 56, has reportedly told Lisa, his wife of 33 years, and his brother Donny that he doesn't have long to live. The source added: "Lisa phoned Donny in Los Angeles and told him he need to come to Chicago, where Patrick has been filming TV show 'The Beast'. She was crying and scared Donny to death. "Donny got the impression his brother was already on his deathbed because Lisa was saying Patrick wanted to say goodbye. She couldn't stop crying." Patrick has been undergoing pioneering Cyberknife radiotherapy at California's Stamford University Medical Center, and had been making a steady recovery from the illness.

Patrick Swayze admits having cancer has been "hell on wheels." The "Dirty Dancing" actor - who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer at the beginning of this year - insists the chemotherapy treatment he has been receiving is the most grueling experience of his life.

Patrick Swayze has become a workaholic. The "Dirty Dancing" actor is putting in 12-hour days on the set of his new TV series "The Beast," despite battling pancreatic cancer.

Patrick Swayze remains optimistic he can beat pancreatic cancer.

Patrick Swayze is rumored to be starring in another 'Dirty Dancing' sequel.

Patrick Swayze says he is a "miracle." Just months after the actor was rumored to be dying from pancreatic cancer, the 55-year-old appeared tanned and healthy as he walked through a Los Angeles airport at the weekend.

Actor Patrick Swayze, who was diagnosed earlier this year with pancreatic cancer, says he is responding positively to his cancer treatment. The actor not only went to a Lakers game over the weekend with his wife Lisa, but also traveled and socialized.

Actor Patrick Swayze is responding well to his treatment for pancreatic cancer. The star of "Dirty Dancing" and "Ghost" announced last month that he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, one of the most serious of the cancers.

Patrick Swayze is taking an experimental drug in a bid to beat cancer.

Patrick Swayze is still smoking despite undergoing cancer treatment.

Patrick Swayze's friends and family have come forward to lend their support to the actor.

Patrick Swayze's mom has spoken about her son's cancer. Patsy, 81, has expressed her grief over the "Ghost" actor's diagnosis with cancer saying it breaks her heart to know her son is suffering.

Patrick Swayze is "doing well" following a third round of chemotherapy.

Patrick Swayze "will be resilient" in his battle against pancreatic cancer, says his former co-star Lea Thompson.

Patrick Swayze has pulled out of his new film.