How Patrick Swayze's Widow Felt About Jennifer Grey's 'Dwts' Tribute to Her Husband
Jennifer Grey Joined the Cast of Dancing with the Stars in 2010 with Dance Pro Derek Hough as Her Partner. the Dirty Dancing Alum Decided to Dedicate One of Her Routines to Her Former Co-Star, the Late Patrick Swayze, with a Song from the Film. Swayze’s Wife, Lisa Niemi, Saw the Performance and Shared Some Thoughts of Her Own.
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Jennifer Grey Became Emotional During ‘Dwts’ Rehearsal
In the Season 11 Performance, Grey and Hough Chose a Viennese Waltz Set to “These Arms of Mine” by Otis Redding. the Song Was Featured on the Dirty Dancing Soundtrack, and Grey Wanted to Honor Swayze with Her Performance. Hough Commented on the Meaningful Selection.
Lisa Niemi Weighed in on Sentimental ‘Dwts’ Performance
Swayze and Niemi Were Married for 34 Year's Before His Death from Pancreatic Cancer in 1991. Niemi, Also a Professional Dancer, Tuned in for the Special Dwts Episode with Her Husband’s Former Co-Star and Commented on Grey’s Show of Emotion.
Derek Hough Had Big Shoes to Fill During ‘Dwts’ Routine
Niemi Pointed out How Hough Was Potentially in a Tough Position, with Almost Inevitable Comparisons Being Made to Swayze.
