Taylor Swift has provided a significant update on her father Scott Swift’s health. During an episode of her boyfriend Travis Kelce and his brother Jason’s podcast, New Heights, Taylor revealed that she moved in with her dad after his surgery this summer.
Speaking about Scott’s surgery, the Blank Space singer shared, “It all happened really quick.” She explained that her father had “perfect EKG” results every time he visited the doctor, but a cardiac stress test revealed five blockages in his heart.
The Grammy-winner emphasized the importance of this specific test, saying, “He’s been telling all his friends, ‘you need to get the stress test because that’s what’s actually preventative.’ If you can find that earlier, you don’t have to have a bypass surgery.” She added that earlier detection allows for less invasive procedures like using stents to clear the blockages.
Notably, Taylor mentioned that her dad insisted his children, including her brother Austin Swift, did not need to be present for the surgery due to their busy schedules. However, she still joined her family at the hospital and moved in with him during his recovery.
Known for her love of cats, Taylor recalled a humorous moment with her dad: “He said something about like when a cat is injured, it curls up around a tree and heals itself. I was like, ‘Dad, cats don’t have quintuple bypass’.”
Recalling the moment Scott woke up from surgery, Taylor said, “He wakes up from surgery, and it’s my mom, my brother, and me and his best friend. He did like a comedy act, a comedy set for 15 minutes. He was the funniest he’s ever been, and he’s usually really funny.”
She revealed the family’s dedication to his recovery: “My brother and my mom and I were each taking shifts in the ICU and staying with him 24/7.” Reflecting on their roles, she said, “I’m like, this dude built play sets and swing sets and cribs for me. I’m building his shower chair and his walker, and his bed that goes like this.”
Taylor also described her dad as “the loveliest patient,” noting that “he just kept saying thank you over and over again.” Her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, chimed in to describe his “father-in-law” as “full of life.”
