It’s been 5 weeks since Patrick Swayze’s “management” announced he was diagnosed with Terminal Pancreatic Cancer.

By the looks of the newly released picture, he’s hardly on his death bed, which is great news!

In a statement Swayze and his doctor told the media:

Patrick Swayze has had an “excellent” response to treatment for pancreatic cancer, the actor and his doctor said Tuesday.

“We’re thrilled and grateful for the positive response Patrick has shown towards his treatment,” the Dirty Dancing star and wife Lisa Niemi tell PEOPLE.

“Also, we can’t help but feel that all the prayers, meditations and good thoughts sent his way by everyone has made a difference. Thank you!” said the couple.

You go, Swayze - in honor of your legacy, we’ve gathered up clips of your most bad-ass movie roles in the aptly-titled Patrick Swayze’s Most Bad-Ass Movie Roles.