The Inspiring Life of Patrick Swayze
Breaking His Legs (Letters from a Killer)
For a time, it seemed like Swayze’s legs, that helped him dance his way to stardom, were also proving to be instrumental to his downfall. First his football career ended because of his knee injury, and then the same injury impeded his Olympic dream. This knee injury became very painful during the filming of Dirty Dancing, given the grueling practice and dance routines, but Swayze hid it just to finish the iconic movie. He again hurt his leg while filming the movie Letters from a Killer in 1997. This time his right leg broke after falling from a horse, and he needed the help of medical doctors. It’s a good thing his leg healed just in time so he could finish the movie.
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