Taylor Swift’s father is recovering after recently undergoing major heart surgery, according to multiple reports.
Scott Swift, 73, had quintuple bypass surgery just over a month ago and is doing “fantastic,” a rep for his musician daughter told Billboard. His children, Taylor and Austin, and their mother, Andrea, have been with him throughout his entire surgery and recovery process, TMZ and People also reported.
The reports state that he underwent the procedure ― which creates a new path for blood to go around a blocked artery ― due to concerns from his doctor, not because of a heart attack.
A rep for Taylor did not immediately return requests for comment.
The “Tortured Poets Department” singer has spoken in the past about her parents’ health, revealing in a 2019 essay for Elle that both of her parents had been diagnosed with cancer.
“Both of my parents have had cancer, and my mom is now fighting her battle with it again,” she wrote. “It’s taught me that there are real problems and then there’s everything else. My mom’s cancer is a real problem. I used to be so anxious about daily ups and downs. I give all of my worry, stress, and prayers to real problems now.”
Scott notably appeared in the 2020 Netflix documentary about his pop star daughter, “Miss Americana.” He featured in one of the film’s most talked-about scenes sparring with Taylor over her desire to speak out against now-Sen. Marsha Blackburn, the Republican who ran for Tennessee’s Senate seat in 2018.
He’s also appeared alongside her at Kansas City Chiefs games, which Taylor has attended in support of her tight end boyfriend, Travis Kelce.
