Patrick Swayze, who is battling pancreatic cancer, was supposed to attend an event for his A&E series, The Beast.

A&E president and GM Robert DeBitetto told the audience, “Patrick has asked that I tell you that this morning he checked himself into the hospital for observation. Chemotherapy can take its toll on the immune system, and illnesses are a part of that. Patrick wishes me to tell you that he’s very sorry he cannot attend, but plans to get back to promoting ‘The Beast’ soon. He thanks everybody for the outpouring of support. We hope to see him back on his feet soon.”