PATRICK SWAYZE

The Dirty Dancing star - who is suffering from pancreatic cancer - checked himself in to a Californian medical centre last week (09Jan09) after seeking help for a persistent cough.

But following several days under the close watch of doctors, the actor has now been deemed well enough to go home.

Swayze's representative, Annett Wolf, confirmed the news to People.com, saying, "I am happy to announce that Patrick Swayze is home after a brief hospitalisation for pneumonia."

Source: WENN