The father of singing superstar Taylor Swift is reportedly healing after having a quintuple bypass, per People. According to the outlet, Scott Swift, who is 73 years old, underwent the surgery "just over a month ago and is well on the road to recovery." TMZ first broke the story.
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Per TMZ, the news about Swift's dad is very positive. "...[H]is wife, Andrea, and their kids, Taylor and Austin, were with him through the entire surgery and recovery process. Taylor's rep also told us the procedure was NOT the result of a heart attack, and he's feeling just great."
Fans Posted Messages Of Encouragement For Dad And Daughter On Social Media
Taylor Swift, as we know, has millions of loyal fans who follow her every move. Lots of them took to social media ro express their thoughts when they heard about her dad's health crisis. Many wrote supportive, grateful messages on Reddit.
"A reminder that we have no idea what people are going through [health issues] and what they're working on [buying masters]."
"...Glad he's recovering."
"Met Scott on a plane once. He's incredibly kind and loves his daughter immensely. Let me show him my jacket that I made for her concert lol."
"we never know and will never know what's going on in her life, as it should be"
"I'm glad he's ok and so glad they managed to keep it private for at least this long. The last thing any of them should have to think about during this is the public."
"Being a Father, gave me tears of joy to see this. So happy they can all still be together."
What Does Quintuple Bypass Surgery Entail?
According to VeryWell Health, people with "five severely blocked major arteries that feed the heart" are candidates for this procedure. It is a complex medical undertaking that involves taking blood vessels from elsewhere in someone's body and using them to redirect blood flow past the blockages.
The Swift Family Is Close
Taylor loved music even as a child, her dad shared in 2009 with UDaily, the newspaper published by the University of Delaware. Scott went to school there. Per People via UDaily, "She was always singing music when she was 3, 5, 6, 7, years old, It's Taylor doing what she likes to do."
