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Sean Swayze’s Cause of Death Identified as Upper GI Hemorrhage Linked to Alcoholic Cirrhosis

Los Angeles County records obtained by U.S. media confirm the medical findings after weeks of family privacy.

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.