The couple met when they were teenagers and married in 1975. It was four years before Swayze made his debut in a roller-disco movie known as “Skattown, USA.” The lovebirds were together until Swayze’s death in 2009. Niemi told Entertainment Tonight how terrible it was to watch her husband battle cancer.
“It’s the worst thing in the world to go through, you spend every day fighting for that person’s life. I know he spends every day fighting for his life…
He survived 22 months, which was a miracle with the diagnosis he received.”
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The documentary is not only about his victories. He also takes a closer look at his struggle with alcoholism. Niemi said it would be fun and interesting until he was alone.
Then it will fall apart, making their relationship strained and difficult. However, even though there are many challenges to overcome in their marriage, Niemi still loves her.
According to Niemi, Swayze had a role in “The Beast” while battling pancreatic cancer. Swayze said she changed during the role. While he spent a lot of time in bed, being in Chicago gave him an incredible boost of energy.
“I was surprised by the explosion of his immense energy. He was like his old self taking charge, non-stop. I got Patrick back.
He even showed occasional flashes of ‘star’ behavior, things that would always drive me crazy, like making arbitrary requests at the last minute and suddenly being the undisputed authority on…just everything in the universe,” wrote Nimi in his notes.
She also mentioned that Swayze never wanted his job to be any easier just because he was diagnosed with cancer.
Even when his character was supposed to jump over the wall, he insisted on doing it instead of the acrobat who was fixed.
Niemi insists that working on set made Swayze strong and happy despite his diagnosis.
Just under two years after the initial diagnosis, Swayze succumbed to pancreatic cancer on September 14, 2009. “I’m Patrick Swayze” was released on August 18, which was also the late actor’s birthday.
Even ten years later, fans of the handsome star are still eager to learn more about him.
