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Patrick Swayze checks into hospital for observation after contracting pneumonia

Patrick Swayze has checked himself into the hospital for observation after contracting pneumonia, A&E President Abbe Raven announced Friday at a meeting of the Television Critics Association. Swayze was scheduled to appear to discuss his upcoming drama "The Beast." Robert DeBitetto, A&E's programming senior vice president, explained his absence. "Patrick has asked that I tell you that this morning he checked himself into the hospital for observation," said DeBitetto. "Chemotherapy... Full Story
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