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A&E Cancels Patrick Swayze’s “The Beast”

Wendy — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:02:33 +0000

Fans of the A&E drama “The Beast” will be disappointed to hear that the Patrick Swayze series has been canceled. 13 episodes of The Beast’s first season ended with the final installment on April 23.

The Beast never really took off in ratings and Patrick Swayze was unable to promote the series when he was hospitalized with pneumonia and later revealed he had cancer.

A&E has not made an official announcement about the cancellation of The Beast, but sources tell Variety that the series is over.

Patrick Swayze Hospitalized for Pneumonia

Wendy — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 20:41:02 +0000

The Hollywood Reporter reports that Patrick Swayze was taken to the hospital this morning and is currently in the hospital for pneumonia.

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.”

Patrick Swayze Looking Healthy on Set of “The Beast”

Wendy — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 12:56:21 +0000

Patrick Swayze’s road to health after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer is completely astounding. Check out this picture snapped of Patrick Swayze on the set of the new television show “The Beast,” shooting in Chicago.

Patrick Swayze plays an FBI agent on the A&E series “The Beast.”