Film Tuesday, 22 July 2008

Swayze says that he is a 'miracle'

'Dirty Dancing' star Patrick Swayze has described himself as a "miracle" after responding positively to cancer treatment.

The 55-year-old actor made the statement as he was photographed coming through Los Angeles Airport at the weekend.

Swayze said: "I'm a miracle dude... I don't know why."

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The star revealed in March of this year that he was battling pancreatic cancer.

He and his wife later released a statement saying that he was "responding well" to his treatment.

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