A&E cancels Patrick Swayze drama, 'The Beast'

[presley31]

NEW YORK (AP) -- A&E says "The Beast," its police drama with the ailing Patrick Swayze, will be not return for a second season.

The series, which premiered in January, starred Swayze as a rogue cop in Chicago.

Swazye battled pancreatic cancer throughout the 13-episode season's production. The 56-year-old actor went public with his diagnosis in 2008, and is continuing to fight the illness.

The series, which drew an average audience of about 1.3 million viewers, was not deemed to be a ratings hit.

A&E President Bob DeBitetto called the series "a labor of love" and hailed Swayze's passion and tenacity.


source: http://tv.msn.com/tv/article.aspx?news=414571&gt1=28103

[Diane]

That's sad Jen...he worked so hard and was so sick but kept right on with it.

Diane

[utmom2008]

I read that yesterday and I couldn't help but wonder if they weren't afraid he won't last through another season.

[Jungleroom76]

I just hope that the show's cancellation won't cause him to lose his will to keep battling his health problems...

TCB!
Mike

[franny]

I hope he continues to fight it...

Thanks, for posting Jen.

franny

[Awickedreigndrop]

I just hope that the show's cancellation won't cause him to lose his will to keep battling his health problems...

TCB!
Mike

I hope this to.

It's sad, especially with all the dedication he put into it.

[elvislady]

Keep your chin up patrick! (just in case he comes on here)
elvislady