One of the many things Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and his girlfriend, Taylor Swift have in common is that they’re both incredibly tight with their family.
Travis is best friends with his older brother, ESPN analyst Jason Kelce. While the Chiefs star’s parents, Donna and Ed Kelce, divorced over a decade ago, they also remain close friends.
Over the past few years, Ed formed a relationship with Maureen Maguire. The Los Angeles Times referred to Maguire as Ed’s girlfriend in an exclusive interview in February 2024. They both gushed over spending time with Swift.
While the pop star posed for pictures with Ed, “Hey,” Maguire said, pretending to be jealous, “that’s my boyfriend.” The comment made Swift laugh.
Maureen Maguire/FacebookEd Kelce and Maureen Maguire.
Both Maureen and Ed’s Facebook pages feature numerous photos together supporting the Chiefs and with each other’s family and friends. However, on Saturday, August 2, Ed shared the heartbreaking news that Maureen died, posting her obituary on his Facebook page.
Maureen Maguire’s Obituary Refers to Ed Kelce as Her ‘Beloved Friend’
Stretch Funeral HomeEd Kelce’s beloved friend, Maureen Maguire, died on August, 1, 2025.
“Maureen Maguire, born November 21, 1950, in the Bronx, New York, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones,” the obituary stated. “Though she began her life in New York City, Maureen spent the majority of her years in the suburbs of Philadelphia, where she built a warm and vibrant home filled with love, laughter, and family traditions.”
Like the former elementary school teacher, Ed also resides in a Philadelphia suburb. “She was a devoted mother whose greatest pride was her children—Chuck (Jessica), Courtney (David), and Patrick (Christen) —and her six cherished grandchildren. Maureen is also survived by her beloved sister, Loretta O’Brien (Kevin), and her brother, John Bullock (Linda), who held a very special place in her life.”
“She was predeceased by her husband, Daniel J. Maguire, Jr., her loving parents, Howard and Cecilia Bullock, and her dear younger brother, Howie, whose memory she carried with her always.”
The obituary included a special section reflecting on her relationship with Ed. “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.”
Ed Kelce Brought Maureeen’s Dog, Butch, To Visit Her In The Hospital Last Week
Maureen’s obituary noted, “Maureen found joy in life’s simple pleasures. She loved the beach — especially the shore—and had a deep affection for dogs. In recent years, she spent treasured time in Cape May with her family, enjoying peaceful days by the ocean.”
Based on Ed’s social media posts over the past several months, he’s been taking care of Butch. He even shared photos of Butch visiting Maureen while she was in the hospital last week. He captioned the post, “Visiting mom.”
Papa Kelce’s Facebook page flooded with heartfelt comments after he shared news of Maureen’s passing. One person commented, “So sorry for your loss.” One woman added, “So sorry, Ed. I’m sure you brought each other a lot of joy.”
One man wrote, “She sounded like the type of person that everyone needs in their Lives. Seems you guys made some amazing memories together. Hold them close, and keep your head up. So sorry for your loss. May she Rest in Peace.”
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