| Patrick Swayze, the icon of "Point Break", dies at 57 |
| Tuesday, 15 September 2009 16:41 |
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Patrick Wayne Swayze, the American actor behind the surfing movie "Point Break" has died today, aged 57, after losing a 20-month battle against a pancreatic cancer. Patrick Swayze will always be remembered by the international surfing community as a fighter and a great man.
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| Last Updated on Wednesday, 16 September 2009 14:26 |
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