Dirty Dancing

The Dirty Dancing star never got over losing one specific movie role early in his career - a part he believed was written specifically for him and would have changed everything.

Discover how one legendary disco film created an unprecedented musical phenomenon, launching multiple hits to the top of the charts and reviving careers in the process.

The sudden glare of the spotlight nearly broke Patrick Swayze. He battled intense public pressure and a new, unwanted label that brought terrifying visions of other stars who met tragic ends. What dark thoughts plagued the Hollywood icon, and how did he find his way back from the edge?