Patrick Swayze Through the Years

Patrick Swayze and wife Lisa Niemi took a break from collaborating on their book (due out in the fall of 2009) to spend time with friends on their ranch in New Mexico on May 13, 2009. Representatives for the actor issued a statement confirming the actor was "alive and well ... contrary severely reckless reports stemming from a radio station." (Courtesy Brian Braff/WKT Public Relations)