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Teacher's passing on wedding day stuns Swift
5 Jul
Summary
- Taylor Swift's favorite teacher and former security guard passed away July 3.
- The teacher, Kirk Schwabe, died of cancer on Swift's wedding day.
- He supported Swift since her high school years and approved her marriage.
Taylor Swift's wedding day to Travis Kelce was marred by the tragic passing of her beloved former teacher and security guard, Kirk Schwabe. Schwabe, aged 69, died of cancer on July 3, the same day Swift and Kelce exchanged vows in a New York ceremony. He had been a significant figure in Swift's life since her time at Hendersonville High School, where he taught her criminal justice. Schwabe transitioned from teaching in 2009 to work for Swift, maintaining a close relationship. He had previously expressed his approval of Travis Kelce, stating he trusted Swift's decisions. A touching tribute to Schwabe was included in the 2010 film 'Valentine's Day,' where Swift's character's teacher was named Mr. Schwabe.
