Photo of Patrick and his wife Lisa from 2007

Barbara Walters has landed the first in-depth interview with Patrick Swayze since it was announced he was battling cancer.

The interview that took place at Swayze’s ranch out side of Los Angeles, will air on January 7, 2009.  Says Barbara:

“Everything about him (Swayze) impresses me: his courage, his humour. There’s something very valiant about him… He’s a fighter.”

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