Overview
- Sean Swayze, the younger brother of actor Patrick Swayze, died on December 15 in Los Angeles at age 63.
- The death certificate and medical examiner report cite an acute upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage and severe metabolic acidosis tied to advanced alcoholic cirrhosis.
- Documents accessed by outlets including People and TMZ also reference esophageal varices as part of longstanding liver disease complications.
- His son, Jesse, confirmed the death to U.S. media as relatives kept details largely private until early January.
- Relatives shared limited tributes, and coverage notes Sean’s low-profile life as a transport worker and father of three children—Jesse, Cassie, and Kyle.