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Ed Kelce, father of Chiefs Tight End Travis Kelce, embarks on Jason Kelce's announcement on March 4, 2024.
One of the many things that Kansas City Chiefs Tight End Travis Kelce and his girlfriend Taylor Swift have in common is that they are both incredibly tight with their family.
Travis is best friends with his older brother, the ESPN analyst Jason Kelce. While the parents of the Chiefs star, Donna and Ed Kelce, were divorced over a decade ago, they also remain close friends.
In recent years, Ed has formed a relationship with Maureen Maguire. The Los Angeles Times In an exclusive interview in February 2024, Maguire was called Ed's girlfriend. Both bubbled with Swift over time.
While the pop star posed for pictures with Ed “Hey”, Maguire said and pretended to be jealous: “This is my friend.” The comment made Swift laugh.


Maureen Maguire/FacebookEd Kelce and Maureen Maguire.
Both the Facebook sites of Maureen and EDS from ED offer numerous photos that support the chiefs and the family and friends of the other. On Saturday, August 2nd, ED shared the heartbreaking news that Maureen died and published Your obituary On his Facebook page.
Maureen Maguires Obituary refers to Ed Kelce as her “beloved friend”


Burial instituteEd Kelces loved friend Maureen Maguire died on August 1, 2025.
“Maureen Maguire, born on November 21, 1950 in the Bronx, New York, is peacefully surrounded by her loved ones,” said the obituary. “Although she started her life in New York City, Maureen spent most of her years in the suburbs of Philadelphia, where she built a warm and lively home full of love, laughter and family traditions.”
Like the former primary school teacher, Ed also lives in a suburb of Philadelphia. “She was a devoted mother whose greatest pride of her children – Chuck (Jessica), Courtney (David) and Patrick (Christians) – and her six esteemed grandchildren. Maureen is also survived by her beloved sister, Loretta O'Brien (Kevin) and her brother, John Bullock (Linda).”
“She died by her husband Daniel J. Maguire Jr., her loving parents Howard and Cecilia Bullock and their dear younger brother Howie, whose memory she always wore with her.”


Maureen Maguire/FacebokEd Kelce and Maureen Maguire on July 5, 2024.
The obituary contained a special section that was reflected on its relationship with Ed. “Later in life, she won an unexpected love of football and shared many laughter and adventure with her beloved friend Ed Kelce and her loyal dog Butch.
“Together they often traveled and visited football games and concerts and used every opportunity to enjoy life to the fullest.”
Ed Kelce brought Maureens Dog Butch last week to visit her in the hospital
Maureen's obituary stated: “Maureen was enjoyed by the simple joys of life. She loved the beach – especially the shore – and had a deep affection to dogs. In recent years she has spent a valuable time in Cape May with her family and enjoyed peaceful days by the sea.”
Based on Eds Social -Media posts in the past few months, he has taken care of Butch. He even shared photos of Butch and visited Maureen while she was in the hospital last week. He labeled The contribution On July 27, “visit mother”.
Papa Kelces Facebook page Flooded with warm comments after shared messages about Maureen's death. One person commented: “I'm so sorry for your loss.” A woman added: “I'm sorry, Ed. I am sure you got a lot of fun.”
A man wrote: “She sounded like the kind of person that everyone needs in his life. You seem to have made some amazing memories together. Stop on her and keep your head up. Sorry for your loss. May it rest in peace.”
Emily argued covers the NFL for heavy.com and focus on the bills, Seahawks and chiefs. She has contributed to Heavy since 2019 and interviewed some of the biggest stars in sports, including Jerry Rice, Shaquille O'Neal and STORE DIGGS. More about Emily Bicks
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