Sean Swayze, the younger brother of Patrick Swayze, has passed away. TMZ first reported his death on January 7, 2026, and it was later confirmed by his son. Sean actually died days earlier, on December 17, 2025.
Fans were curious about the cause of his death. TMZ obtained his death certificate, which revealed that Sean, 63, died from an acute upper gastrointestinal bleed and severe metabolic acidosis caused by cirrhosis of the liver. The certificate also confirmed that the informant was his daughter, Cassie Swayze.
Sean Swayze was born on October 13, 1962, in Texas to Jesse Wayne Swayze and Yvonne Carnes. He served in the US Army and later worked as a teamster in the entertainment industry for over 30 years. Sean lived in Lancaster, Los Angeles, and was a widower. He was cremated on December 19, 2025, with arrangements handled by Valley of Peace Cremation and Burial.
Earlier, Sean’s cousin, Rachel Leon, shared a heartfelt post on social media. She posted a photo of Sean wearing a Dirty Dancing crawfish-themed T-shirt, designed by her daughter to honor Patrick Swayze. She described Sean as full of life and shared how much they were looking forward to his visit to Texas, which sadly never happened.
Sean is survived by his brother Don Swayze and his three children, Cassie, Kyle, and Jesse. Rachel’s post expressed love and support for the family during this difficult time and remembered Sean fondly for his energy and spirit.