Taylor Swift’s former teacher and close friend, Kirk Schwabe, dies after a battle with cancer on the same day she marries Travis Kelce. Multiple outlets report that Schwabe, described as having worked as a teacher and later as a bodyguard, was among the people close to Swift’s life. Metro and other listings say his health declined rapidly before his death. The New York Post adds that, prior to dying, Schwabe shared remarks reflecting on Swift’s relationship with Kelce. In reporting on the wedding weekend in New York, Metro places the timing of Schwabe’s death alongside Swift and Kelce’s marriage. Other coverage compiled in a Google News roundup also links Schwabe’s passing directly to the wedding day. Separate reporting notes that Swift’s retired English and PE teachers send well-wishes to the couple as the wedding takes place. Across the articles, the common points are Schwabe’s role as a former teacher, his cancer diagnosis, and that his death occurs on the day of Swift and Kelce’s wedding.