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Patrick Swayze's widow says actor 'had to fight for' his role in 'Ghost'

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"Ghost" is one of Patrick Swayze's most notable roles, but it wasn't an easy sell when it came to earning the part. The late actor's widow, Lisa Niemi, told Yahoo Entertainment that her husband "had to fight for that role," which eventually earned him a Golden Globe nomination.

The story follows Swayze's Sam Wheat who lives on as a ghost after he's killed by muggers. Sam then works to protect his girlfriend from danger.

The 1990 movie won two Oscars: one for Whoopi Goldberg's performance and a second for the screenplay.Three other nominations were earned, including best picture.

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