Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce skip funeral of dad Ed Kelce's girlfriend Maureen Maguire; here's why

Indian Express

3 days ago

Ed Kelce, the father of NFL stars Jason and Travis Kelce, said his final goodbye to his longtime partner and friend, Maureen Maguire. Maureen passed away at the age of 74, surrounded by loved ones, yet no official cause of death was revealed at the time. Her funeral was conducted on Thursday, August 7, in Gladwyne, Pennsylvania. The service took place at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, where family and friends gathered to pay their respects.
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Jason, who played centre for the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL, was spotted at the funeral looking sombre. He was there with his wife, Kylie Kelce, 33, standing by his father on the difficult day. In photos obtained by Page Six, Jason wore a blue shirt with a black tie, coffee cup in hand, while Kylie opted for a simple black dress. The couple arrived quietly at the church, keeping a low profile. Ed served as one of the pallbearers, walking alongside six others as Maureen's casket was carried out. While most of the family attended, Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift were notably absent.
According to a source close to the couple, the NFL tight end was busy with the Kansas City Chiefs' training camp in St. Joseph, Missouri, at Missouri Western State University. With the new NFL season starting in September, players had already reported to camp, making it difficult for him to return home for the funeral. Meanwhile, the Cruel Summer singer was last spotted house-hunting with her beau in Northeast Ohio's upscale Eastside suburbs, suggesting she might not have been in town either.
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Maureen Maguire passed away on August 1 at the age of 74. Ed Kelce shared the news with her obituary on Facebook two days later. In her Obituary, Maguire was described as a woman who loved the beach, was fond of dogs, and, later in life, developed an interest in football thanks to her relationship with Ed. 'Together, they travelled often and attended football games and concerts, and embraced every opportunity to enjoy life to the fullest,' the statement read. Her friends and family remembered her for her kindness, wit and strength, saying she had a rare gift for making strangers feel like friends. Maguire was known in her circle for hosting some of the most fun-filled parties. Her obituary post also featured a photo gallery. In one of the photos, Ed was seen posing alongside his girlfriend and Travis' girlfriend, Taylor Swift, in red Chiefs jerseys sporting his number.
Maureen is survived by her three children, six grandchildren, and her brother John and sister Loretta. Ed and Maureen kept much of their relationship private, but there were moments in the public eye.