Washington, October 28 : Actress Lisa Niemi has spoken of her grief for the first time since the death of her husband Patrick Swayze six weeks ago at a women’s empowerment conference.

The Ghost actor died aged 57 from pancreatic cancer on September 14, leaving behind his wife of 34 years.

Niemi, 53, told a roundtable discussion on Grief, Healing and Resilience at the Women''s Conference 2009 in Long Beach, California, that she was holding on to the hope of being reunited with her late partner.

London, October 24 : Actress Lisa Niemi will give her first interview since the death of her husband Patrick Swayze six weeks ago at a women''s empowerment conference later this month.

The Ghost actor died aged 57 from pancreatic cancer on September 14, leaving behind his wife of 34 years.

Niemi will form a part of a round table discussion on Grief, Healing and Resilience at The Women''s Conference 2009 in Long Beach, California, reports the Daily Express.