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Jun 5, 2009, 4:01 GMT

'The Beast' not confirmed canceled yet, Patrick Swayze up for Emmy consideration

Patrick Swayze's TV show has reportedly been cancelled. Patrick Swayze. The star of A&E's

Patrick Swayze. The star of A&E's

Patrick Swayze. The star of A&E's "The Beast" is currently fighting for his life with chemotherapy for his Pancreatic cancer, and yet still managed to work and kept to a rigorous smallscreen production schedule for his critically well-received drama. EPA/Jacek Turczyk Industry sources claim police drama 'The Beast' - which saw the cancer-stricken star play a rogue FBI agent in Chicago - will not return for a second season because Swayze is too ill, according to Variety magazine.The 56-year-old actor was shooting the first 13-episode series of the program when he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last year.He completed filming, despite spending several weeks in hospital fighting pneumonia.The show did not rate well, but sources expected network A&E to commission a second series.One of the actors was put on a contract hold last August, while several others were reportedly keeping their schedules open in case the show was renewed.Now it appears Swayze is too ill to continue acting, and executives cannot find a suitable replacement.Network officials have refused to confirm a cancellation, insisting they are yet to make a decision about the program.

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