Taylor Swift’s favourite teacher and former security guard dies aged 69

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5 Jul 2026 • 6:22 PM MYT
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Taylor Swift’s favourite teacher and former security guard dies aged 69

  • Kirk Schwabe, Taylor Swift's favourite teacher and one-time security guard, has died at the age of 69.
  • He died of cancer on July 3, which was the same day the pop star married Travis Kelce in New York City.
  • Schwabe taught criminal justice at Hendersonville High School, where Swift was a student from 2004 to 2006.
  • He later worked as Swift's security guard from 2009, at her father's request, before leaving the role a few years later due to burnout.
  • Swift previously honoured Schwabe by naming a character after him in the film "Valentine's Day" and reportedly drew inspiration from his lessons for her songs.

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