Taylor Swift’s Wedding Day Was Reportedly Overshadowed By A Tragic Death
This article was originally published on Total Pro Sports.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce celebrated their wedding with a heavy heart. According to The Telegraph, Swift’s former teacher and longtime security guard, Kirk Schwabe, died from cancer on July 3. The report says he passed away on the same day Swift married the Kansas City Chiefs star.
Schwabe was an important part of Swift’s life before she became famous. He taught criminal justice at Hendersonville High School in Nashville from 2004 to 2006, when Swift was a student there. During those years, he became close to Swift and her family.
Their relationship continued after Swift’s music career took off. The Telegraph reported that Swift and her family asked Schwabe to join her security team in 2009. He retired from teaching and spent years helping protect the singer as she rose to become one of the world’s biggest stars.
Former Teacher Remained Close To Swift
In a recent interview with The Telegraph, Schwabe looked back on his time working with Swift. He said he eventually left the job because the long hours left him burned out. Even after leaving the role, he spoke warmly about the singer, calling her a “superstar.”
Schwabe also spoke about Swift’s relationship with Kelce. Even though he could not attend the wedding, he said Swift had chosen the right person to marry. He also said he trusted her judgment.
His wife, Jane Schwabe, shared how close they were to Swift. She said her husband cared for the singer as if she were one of his own daughters. Schwabe was 69 years old.
The wedding also made headlines because of its tight security. Myles Miller of Bloomberg News reported that Madison Square Garden fired several employees for breaking the non-disclosure agreements they signed before the July 3 ceremony.
Miller also confirmed an earlier report from TMZ. According to the reports, even police officers had to hand over their phones before entering the venue. Everyone who entered Madison Square Garden was required to leave their phone behind. At the time, Madison Square Garden had not commented on the reported employee firings.
