Swayze Co-Star: "Patrick's a Real Fighter"
Jun. 9 2008, Published 12:00 p.m. ET
Patrick Swayze's co-star in his new A&E drama pilot, The Beast, is speaking out about his experience working with the actor admid his battle with Pancreatic Cancer.
Travis Fimmel tells Extra, "I had a great time working with Patrick on the pilot for The Beast. I'm thrilled that he is doing so well, although I can't say I'm surprised as Patrick is a real fighter! I can't wait to get back on the set to get on the series with him."
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Swayze, who was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer earlier this year, has been given the 'ok' to begin working again. The A&E network told Extra that the actor "has responded well to treatment and his doctors have given him the go-ahead to resume working."