SWAYZE HITS OUT AT 'RECKLESS' REPORTERS

The Dirty Dancing star revealed he was battling pancreatic cancer at the beginning of 2008 and continues to work hard on his new U.S. TV show The Beast.

He says, "The only thorn in my side being that many tabloids have been consistently reporting lies and false information about me and those close to me. And latest, they're reporting that I'm on my last legs and saying goodbye to my tearful family!

"Pancreatic cancer is an aggressive disease and from the moment I was diagnosed, I knew I was in for the fight of my life. It's a battle, and so far, I've been winning. I'm one of the lucky few that responds well to treatment.

"It's upsetting that the shoddy and reckless reporting from these publications cast a negative shadow on the positive and good fight I'm fighting. For me, my family, and those close to me, it amounts to downright emotional cruelty. That makes me angry when hope is so precious.

"As always, I appreciate all the love and support people have sent, and continue to send, my way. I thank you."