Friday, January 09, 2009

Patrick Swayze hospitalized for pneumonia

Patrick Swayze has developed pneumonia and has checked himself into a hospital for observation.

The news was revealed Friday at a press event for the Television Critics Association in Los Angeles.

"As we arrived here this morning we have some news," A&E President Abbe Raven told People. "Patrick Swayze has checked himself into the hospital. However, he asked us specifically to go forward with today's panel. We wish him the very best with his recovery."

The actor, who is battling pancreatic cancer, was going to appear at the TCA to talk about his new show, "The Beast," scheduled to air Jan. 15.

But don't count him out yet.

"Patrick is undergoing treatment and he's still fighting," a source tells People. "He felt so bad that he couldn't be at the TCAs. He's fighting and doing well, and that's all anybody can hope for at this stage. He is not at death's door. Nobody ever knows with cancer, but he's doing alright."

Good luck, Patrick. We're rooting — and praying — for you.

for more information:http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/thedishrag/2009/01/patrick-swayze.html

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