Patrick Swayze’s brother Sean dies at 63

Sean Swayze, the younger sibling of the late Hollywood legend Patrick Swayze, has passed away at the age of 63.

His death signifies yet another sorrowful loss for a family that has long been affected by tragedy.

The news was confirmed by his son, Jesse Swayze, who informed TMZ that Sean passed away in Los Angeles on December 15. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office reported that the cause of death was due to “an acute upper gastrointestinal bleed and severe metabolic acidosis caused by cirrhosis of the liver.”

Sean is survived by his daughter Cassie and his sons Kyle and Jesse.

Tributes from loved ones

In the days following his passing, family members shared heartfelt tributes celebrating Sean’s life and spirit.

His cousin, Rachel Leon, took to Instagram to share her sorrow, posting a picture of Sean in a Dirty Dancing themed shirt.

“I’m heartbroken to share that my cousin Sean Swayze passed away today,” she wrote.