Sean Swayze, Patrick Swayze’s Younger Brother, Dies at 63

Sean Swayze, the younger brother of actor Patrick Swayze, died in Los Angeles on Dec. 15, 2025, according to People.

He was 63. His death certificate lists an upper gastrointestinal bleed as the immediate cause of death, ultimately caused by "severe metabolic acidosis, esophageal varices, and alcoholic liver cirrhosis." He worked as an entertainment Teamster and is survived by his daughter, Cassie Swayze, and his son, Kyle Swayze.

His cousin Rachel Leon wrote on Instagram that she was heartbroken, noting Sean had recently posed to promote the Dirty Dancing crawfish theme and that the family was praying for Don Swayze and Sean’s children. Patrick Swayze died of pancreatic cancer at 57 in 2009. The article says it reached out to Leon and to Sean and Patrick's brother Don Swayze for comment.

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