Ed Kelce posts throwback snap with Taylor Swift in honor of late girlfriend
According to her obituary, Maureen died on Friday at the age of 74, surrounded by loved ones.
The NFL star's dad hasn't commented so far on her death but has shared pictures of them together, including a snap with the pop star, 35, wearing Kansas City Chiefs merch.
In an interview last year with the Los Angeles Times, Ed revealed how his girlfriend and Taylor had struck up a bond. Maureen jokingly told the singer 'hey, that's my boyfriend' when Taylor took a selfie with Ed at an NFL game.
Her obituary describes how, thanks to Ed's influence, she developed a strong interest in football in the later years of her life.
It read: 'She also grew an unexpected love for football later in life, sharing many laughs and adventures with her beloved friend Ed Kelce and her loyal dog Butch.
'Together, they traveled often and attended football games and concerts, and embraced every opportunity to enjoy life to the fullest.'
It isn't known when Ed first met Maureen, or how. But Ed and Donna Kelce, the mother of Travis and Jason, went their separate ways after nearly 25 years of marriage around the time their sons were in college.
They remain friends to this day, with Travis and Jason becoming two of the most famous names in the NFL.
'I don't hate him. We're friends to this day. We get along great,' Donna once said of her ex-husband, adding: 'We were like a tag team with you two (Travis and Jason). We got to do all sorts of fun things. When one of you had to go out of town, the other person would help with the other child. It was perfect.'
In a 2023 documentary about the family, Ed explained that he and Donna stayed together to be better parents.
'If we had split as we probably both would have preferred, that would have been a nightmare with the logistics, getting kids where they had to be and providing all the support,' he added.
Travis and Jason have not yet commented on Maureen's passing. Travis is currently in training camp with the Chiefs ahead of the upcoming 2025 season, which for his team starts on September 5 in Brazil against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Ed told the Daily Mail in an exclusive interview how Maureen was with him when he met Taylor for the first time.
Since then, he has forged a close bond with the pop star and has spoken glowingly about her influence on Travis, saying she is 'a joy to be around'.
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