Washington, Feb 14 : Cancer-stricken Patrick Swayze's hit film Ghost has been named as the best love film ever.

The film came in first in a survey, carried out by retail giant HMV on Valentine's Day, followed by Dirty Dancing on the second spot.

The 1990 blockbuster starred Swayze as a spirit who communicates with his sweetheart, played by Demi Moore, through a medium.

Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling's The Notebook was voted the third best love film ever, reports Contactmusic.

Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio's Titanic, and Julia Roberts `Pretty Woman' wrapped up the top five. (ANI)