The former high school teacher of Taylor Swift, who subsequently served as her bodyguard, passed away on the same day she wed Travis Kelce.

Kirk Schwabe, Taylor Swift's former teacher and bodyguard, died of renal cancer on the day she married Travis Kelce (Sarah Gordon / Facebook)

On Friday night, July 3, Taylor, 36, married Travis, who is also 36, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The couple revealed their marriage at approximately 7:30 p.m. when jumbotron screens outside the venue showcased pink backgrounds featuring the announcement, "JUST MARRIED!"

In 2009, as Taylor's career took off, Kirk resigned from his teaching job to serve as the singer's bodyguard at her family's request. After several years in this capacity, he decided to resign, citing feelings of burnout, although he continued to hold affection for the artist.

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His daughter Sarah also paid tribute to her father's memory.

"My dad had a remarkable way of making people feel seen, valued, and protected. Whether you were family, one of his students, or someone like Taylor whose path crossed his, he cared deeply about people. That's the legacy he leaves behind," she shared with the Express US.

Taylor had a strong relationship with Kirk and paid tribute to him by making a cameo in Garry Marshall's 2010 romantic comedy Valentine's Day, where she named her character's teacher Mr. Schwabe.

Kirk further motivated his former student by stating, "Everything keeps going up and up and up, and the sky's the limit for you."

He conveyed his belief that Taylor had made a wise choice in her partner, Travis, expressing his trust in her decision-making.

On Friday, the wedding ceremony of Taylor and Travis was officiated by actor Adam Sandler, attended by their close friends and family. In a departure from tradition, the couple chose not to have a conventional wedding party.

Austin Swift, Taylor's brother, took on the role of her Man of Honor, while Jason Kelce, Travis' brother, served as the Best Man.

The bride and groom both donned matching wedding attire created by Jonathan Anderson, the Creative Director of Dior Women's, Men's, and Haute Couture Collections.

This event follows reports that Prince William 'snubbed' the wedding after the reason for his 'invite' surfaced.