To most of the world, Patrick Swayze was the charismatic Hollywood star who danced his way into hearts in Dirty Dancing and fought for love and honor in Ghost. But beyond the lights and cameras, Swayze’s truest passion often had four legs, a flowing mane, and the unmistakable grace of an Arabian horse. A Cowboy at Heart Born in Houston, Texas, in 1952, Swayze grew up surrounded by the rhythms of ranch life and the spirit of the American West. Horses were part of his world from an early age, but

Our new special "Superstar: Patrick Swayze” examines #PatrickSwayze’s upbringing around his mother’s ballet company and how her fight for inclusion helped inspire several young artists to find their place in the entertainment industry. Watch the full #SuperstarABC episode – premiering tonight at 10/9c on ABC. Stream next day on Hulu. https://abcn.ws/3KThclS | ABC 20/20