Patrick Swayze’s wife was Lisa Niemi, also known as Lisa Niemi Swayze. A dancer, actor, writer and director, she shared a long marriage and creative partnership with Swayze, including co-writing their memoir, The Time of My Life.
Who is Lisa Niemi Swayze?
Lisa Niemi Swayze is an American dancer, actor, writer and director. Her official biography says she was born in Houston, Texas, and grew up in a family with five boys. She began acting classes and dance training early, including study with Harkness Ballet and Joffrey Ballet.
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Niemi and Swayze were partners in both marriage and creative work. In a 2009 interview with Good Morning America co-anchor Robin Roberts, Niemi reflected on their relationship after his death: “I’m a lucky woman to have had him,” she said. ABC News published the interview on November 2, 2009.
What did Lisa Niemi Swayze do in her career?
Her work spans dance, theater, film and television. According to her official biography, she wrote, directed and produced the film One Last Dance, in addition to acting and theater work. The biography also describes her dance training and career history; these credits are best understood as the account presented on that official page.
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Which books did she write with Patrick Swayze?
The Time of My Life: their shared memoir
Niemi and Swayze co-wrote The Time of My Life, a memoir about their lives and relationship. Atria Books announced in February 2009 that it had acquired the memoir, describing its intended subjects as Swayze’s childhood and career, his marriage, and his cancer diagnosis. The publisher announcement quoted Swayze saying he hoped writing from the heart might offer readers “inspiration” or “a new way to love.” Read the Atria Books announcement; Niemi’s official biography also describes the book as a behind-the-scenes look at their Hollywood success and relationship.
Worth Fighting For: Niemi Swayze’s account of loss
In Worth Fighting For: Love, Loss, and Moving Forward, Niemi Swayze writes about caregiving, grief, loss and Patrick Swayze’s final illness. Simon & Schuster’s publisher page lists the book in trade paperback and eBook formats and describes those themes.
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How did she address caregiving and cancer advocacy?
Niemi Swayze’s official biography describes her work raising awareness and research funding with the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Her official speaking page describes talks about caregiving, terminal illness and loss. These pages identify public-facing roles and topics, but do not by themselves establish a current title or position.
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