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Patrick Swayze has been hospitalized with pneumonia, it has been revealed at a press event for the Television Critics Association in Los Angeles on Friday, January 9. The actor, who is battling stage 4 of pancreatic cancer, initially was scheduled to appear at the event to discuss his upcoming drama "The Beast."

On behalf of Swayze, Abbe Raven, who is the president of A&E, the distribution company of "The Beast," issued a statement during the press event, confirming "Patrick has asked that I tell you that he has checked himself into the hospital this morning for observation after coming down with pneumonia." No words were given on the name of the hospital where the star was treated and on his latest condition.

In a further statement, Raven continued, "As anyone who has had a friend or family member that has undergone treatment for cancer, chemotherapy can take a toll on you immune system." Raven added, "Patrick did want me to tell you that he is very sorry he couldn't be at panel this morning, but he plans to get back to promoting The Beast as soon as he is back on his feet."

And while it is not yet known on when Swayze will be discharged from the hospital, his mother, Patsy Swayze, confirmed on Friday afternoon her son was "doing as well as can be expected."

In early March last year, a representative for Patrick Swayze confirmed the movie star has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, but will still continue filming cable pilot "The Beast". Being reported to be in near death as his pancreatic cancer has spread to his liver, Swayze told the press in December, "It's a battle, and so far, I've been winning. I'm one of the lucky few that responds well to treatment."