Taylor Swift Shares Emotional Recovery Story of Dad Scott on New Heights Podcast
Taylor Swift has opened up about a deeply personal chapter in her life — temporarily moving in with her father, Scott Swift, as he recovered from a major quintuple bypass surgery this summer.
Speaking on the Aug. 13 episode of the “New Heights” podcast, hosted by her boyfriend Travis Kelce and his brother Jason Kelce, the 14-time Grammy winner revealed the surgery was “really intense” and happened suddenly after doctors found five dangerous heart blockages during a cardiac stress test.
“He always had a perfect EKG at his annual physicals,” Taylor, 35, shared. “But the stress test showed something completely different. That’s what saved him.”
Scott, 73, has since been encouraging friends to get tested early, telling them that stress tests can be life-saving and may prevent invasive surgeries if blockages are found in time.
Taylor Swift Drops Everything for Family
While Scott initially told Taylor and her brother, Austin Swift, that they were “too busy” to be there for his procedure, the “Blank Space” singer rushed to the hospital — and later moved in for the summer to help during his recovery.
“He compared himself to an injured cat curling up around a tree to heal,” Taylor laughed. “I told him, ‘Dad, cats don’t have quintuple bypasses.’”
She described a sweet yet surreal role reversal: “He built my cribs and play sets when I was little. Now I’m building his shower chair, walker, and adjustable bed.”
Scott Swift’s Unshakable Humor
Even after surgery, Scott’s sense of humor was intact. Taylor recalled:
“When he woke up, he basically did a 15-minute comedy set for us. He was the funniest he’s ever been — and he’s already hilarious.”
He even tried to keep up a long-standing tour tradition by handing out guitar picks to hospital staff — forgetting he was in a gown with no pockets.
Full-Time Care and Family Bond
Taylor revealed that she, Austin, and their mother took shifts in the ICU to ensure Scott was never alone. They even used a walking harness to help him move during early recovery.
“He was the loveliest patient ever,” she said. “He just kept saying thank you over and over again.”
Travis Kelce praised Scott as “full of life” and grateful that doctors caught the problem early.
Taylor Swift’s Big Announcement
The emotional podcast appearance wasn’t all about health updates. Taylor also confirmed that her highly anticipated 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” will drop October 3, setting fans into a frenzy across social media.
💬 Fan Reactions Are Pouring In:
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“Taylor taking care of her dad like that… my heart.” 💖
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“This is why she’s loved — fame never changed her family values.” 👏
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“Reminder: get your stress test, people!” 🫀
