UPDATE: Patrick Swayze Dead At 57

A rumor Patrick Swayze had died in the hospital this morning was quickly spread via Twitter after a radio station in Jacksonville, Florida revealed the tragic “news”. Patrick’s rep quickly released the following statement to debunk this cruel rumors.

“This is to confirm that Patrick Swayze did not pass away this morning contrary to severely reckless reports stemming from a radio station in Jacksonville, Florida,” says Annett Wolf. “Patrick Swayze is alive, well and is enjoying his life and he continues to respond to treatment.”

Patrick Swayze has been fighting pancreatic cancer since last year but he is responding well to treatments. Check out the Barbara Walters’ special with Patrick Swayze here.