{"id":115775,"date":"2025-08-03T14:11:16","date_gmt":"2025-08-03T14:11:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/115775\/"},"modified":"2025-08-03T14:11:16","modified_gmt":"2025-08-03T14:11:16","slug":"heartbreak-in-the-kelce-household-after-dads-devastating-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/115775\/","title":{"rendered":"Heartbreak in the Kelce household after dad’s devastating update"},"content":{"rendered":"

Family means everything to Travis Kelce.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Kansas City Chiefs great has a tight relationship with his brother, former Philadelphia Eagles<\/a> center turned ESPN analyst Jason Kelce<\/a>, and their parents Donna and Ed Kelce still remain close friends despite divorcing over a decade ago.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Travis (L) and Jason (R) have a tight-knit relationshipCredit: Getty<\/p>\n

However, the family have been hit with some devastating news, as Ed announced via a Facebook post<\/a> that his partner Maureen Maguire has passed away at the age of 74 after a bout of ill health. \u00a0<\/p>\n

Heartbreak for the Kelce family<\/p>\n

His social media post included a link to his late partner\u2019s official obituary information<\/a>, published by Stretch Funeral Home. <\/p>\n

\u201cMaureen Maguire, born November 21, 1950, in the Bronx, New York, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones,\u201d the obituary stated. \u201cThough 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…\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cShe 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. <\/p>\n

“Together, they traveled often and attended football games and concerts, and embraced every opportunity to enjoy life to the fullest.\u201d<\/p>\n

Although in the obituary, Ed had been referred to as \u2018her beloved friend\u2019, Maguire had been referred to as Ed\u2019s girlfriend in an interview with The Los Angeles Times<\/a> in 2024. <\/p>\n

This came when the pair had been gushing over spending time with the Chiefs star tight-end\u2019s popstar girlfriend<\/a>, Taylor Swift<\/a>. <\/p>\n

While the pop star posed for pictures with Ed, Maguire pretended to be jealous and said, \u201cHey, that\u2019s my boyfriend,\u201d which made Swift laugh.<\/p>\n

During a conversation on Audacy’s 92.3 The Fan<\/a> in Cleveland in January 2024, Ed also revealed how he couldn\u2019t remember Travis<\/a>\u2019 popstar beau\u2019s name during an early interaction at his home, with Maguire having to remind him.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen Travis has a lot of friends coming into town to go to the game, everyone meets at his house, although he\u2019s not there,\u201d Ed said. \u201cThey have a shuttle that comes and picks everybody up and takes them to the game.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Ed and Maureen would share lots of snaps of them together supporting Travis’ ChiefsCredit: Facebook\/ Maureen Maguire\"Travis'<\/a><\/p>\n

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Travis’ relationship with Swift has made him a global starCredit: Getty\"Kelce<\/a><\/p>\n

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Kelce will return for the 2025 season after deciding against retirementCredit: Getty<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd Taylor comes in, walks in with a security guard and I look at her … and I had my girlfriend with me and I mention to Maureen, \u2018Oh, my God, I know this kid but I don\u2019t know what her name is.\u2019 Geez, you know, like a real idiot,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Maguire then told him, \u201c\u2018You don\u2019t know her? This is Taylor Swift, you idiot.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2018Papa Kelce\u2019 as he is known on Instagram, had been taking care of Maguire\u2019s dog Butch, and shared a string of photos on Facebook<\/a> on July 27 of him taking Butch to see Maguire in hospital, captioning the post \u201cVisiting Mom.\u201d <\/p>\n

Expectedly, fans poured into the comments section, with one posting: \u201cSorry for your loss. Prayers for peace and comfort during this time.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cOh Ed – we are so very sorry for your loss. Sending prayers of comfort,\u201d another commented.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cShe sounded like the type of person that everyone needs in their lives,\u201d a third added. \u201cSeems 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

Travis has a little extra to play for next season<\/p>\n

With the news still very raw, none of the Kelce contingent have yet to post their own tributes, though that seems only a matter of time as they continue to process their devastation and mourn in their own ways.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Travis, who is widely considered one of the best tight ends<\/a> in NFL<\/a> history, is entering his 13th season and may be playing with some extra meaning as he honors his father\u2019s late partner. <\/p>\n

Having been criticized for his career-low production in the 2024 season as the Chiefs lost in devastating fashion to the Eagles in Super Bowl<\/a> LIX, Kelce was already entering the 2025 campaign with a huge chip on his shoulder. <\/p>\n

Nonetheless, the Kelce family are serial winners, and there is no doubt that Travis will find a way to turn pain into success, whether that is measured by helping Patrick Mahomes<\/a> to win another Super Bowl, or just to perform at the level which has seen him become an eight-time All-Pro.<\/p>\n

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