At a Glance
- Sean Swayze, younger brother of Patrick Swayze, died December 15 at age 63
- Death certificate cites upper gastrointestinal bleed from alcoholic liver cirrhosis
- Survived by brother Don Swayze and children Jesse, Kyle, and Cassie Swayze
- Why it matters: The Swayze family faces another tragedy 15 years after Patrick’s death from pancreatic cancer
The Swayze family is mourning another loss as Sean Swayze, younger brother of the late Patrick Swayze, passed away December 15 at 63. His death certificate reveals he died from an upper gastrointestinal bleed caused by severe medical complications.
The Medical Emergency
According to the death certificate obtained by People, Sean’s fatal bleeding resulted from:
- Severe metabolic acidosis
- Esophageal varices
- Alcoholic liver cirrhosis
His cousin Rachel Leon shared the family’s heartbreak on Instagram, revealing they had recently discussed Sean visiting Texas to spend time together.
> “I’m heartbroken to share that my cousin Sean Swayze passed away today. Just recently, we were talking about him coming down to Texas to spend time with us, and I was really looking forward to it.”
Family’s Ongoing Grief
The Swayze family continues to feel the impact of loss following Patrick’s 2009 death from pancreatic cancer. His widow Lisa Niemi Swayze has become an advocate for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network while keeping his memory alive.
During a 2023 TODAY appearance, Niemi described how she still feels Patrick’s presence:
> “His voice is in my head. He comments on what I’m doing. 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 died at 63 from complications of alcoholic liver disease
- The death comes 15 years after brother Patrick’s passing from cancer
- Family members including cousin Rachel Leon have publicly shared their grief
- Sean is survived by brother Don and his three children
The Swayze family faces another difficult period as they remember Sean and continue honoring Patrick’s legacy through advocacy and cherished memories.
