The Swayze family is mourning another loss as Sean Swayze, younger brother of late actor Patrick Swayze, passed away last month from medical complications related to liver disease.
> At a Glance
> – Sean Swayze died December 15 at age 63 from upper gastrointestinal bleeding
> – Death certificate lists alcoholic liver cirrhosis as underlying cause
> – Patrick Swayze’s widow Lisa Niemi continues pancreatic cancer advocacy work
> – Why it matters: The Swayze family faces another tragedy 15 years after losing Patrick to cancer
The death certificate obtained by People reveals Sean’s final medical emergency stemmed from severe metabolic acidosis, esophageal varices, and alcoholic liver cirrhosis.
Family Confirms the Loss
Rachel Leon, Sean’s cousin, announced the passing on Instagram: “I’m heartbroken to share that my cousin Sean Swayze passed away today.”
She added that the family had recently discussed Sean visiting Texas, making the sudden loss even more difficult.
Sean is survived by:
- Brother Don Swayze
- Children Jesse, Kyle, and Cassie Swayze
Remembering Patrick’s Legacy
The news comes 15 years after Patrick Swayze died from pancreatic cancer in 2009. His widow Lisa Niemi Swayze has continued advocating for pancreatic cancer awareness through the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.
In a 2023 TODAY interview, Niemi described how she keeps Patrick’s memory alive by watching his films and feeling his presence.
> “His voice is in my head. He comments on what I’m doing,” she explained. “When I need a bolstering up or something’s going on, I can ask him in my head, and I hear exactly what he’s saying.”
Key Takeaways
- Sean Swayze’s death was caused by complications from alcoholic liver disease
- The family previously lost Patrick Swayze to pancreatic cancer in 2009
- Lisa Niemi continues her late husband’s advocacy work
- Sean is survived by his brother Don and three children
The Swayze family now faces another chapter of grief as they remember Sean’s life and contributions to their close-knit family.
