That resilience was tested again and again, long before the biggest fight of his life arrived. The man who had spent years refusing to back down would ultimately face an illness that demanded the same quiet determination he’d shown since childhood.
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From a Houston Dance Studio to Stardom
Born in Houston in 1952, Swayze grew up watching his mother, Patsy, teach dance. His interests in dance and music made him a target for classmates, but he refused to walk away from either passion.
A knee injury
