Washington, Jan 03 : Acclaimed talk show host Barbara Walters, who recently interviewed cancer-stricken Patrick Swayze, dubbed the actor a `fighter'.

Barbara conducted the very first profound interview with the `Ghost' actor since he declared that he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

Barbara revealed that she was bowled over by Swayze's determination, will-power, the zest for life and his never giving up attitude.

"Everything about him (Swayze) impresses me: his courage, his humour. There''s something very valiant about him... He''s a fighter," Contactmusic quoted Barbara, as telling TV Guide magazine.

The two old friends met up at Swayze''s ranch outside Los Angeles, where Walters first interviewed Swayze for a TV special eight years ago.

The exclusive interview will air in America on January 7. (ANI)