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Associated Press. TORONTO â Actor and comedian Rick Ducommun, known for his role in the 1989 film The 'Burbs, has died at age 62, his family said Thursday. Peter Ducommun said his brother died on June 12 at a Vancouver, British Columbia, hospital after suffering from complications due to diabetes.
Patrick Swayze Dies at 57. Patrick Swayze lost his battle with pancreatic cancer Monday. He was 57. âPatrick Swayze passed away peacefully today with family at his side after facing the challenges of his illness for the last 20 months,â his rep tells PEOPLE in a statement. A gifted dancer, a rugged outdoorsman, a romantic leading man and a loving husband, Swayze was also, as his brother Don put it, âa warriorâ in his cancer fight.