He went on to protect Swift during the early years of her career as her fame accelerated, remaining close to the singer long after stepping away from the role.
Swift and Kelce’s wedding dominated headlines as the Madison Square Garden venue was transformed into an indoor garden for around 1000 of the couple’s guests, while giant billboards outside the venue confirmed the couple’s marriage.
In one of his final interviews before the nuptials, Schwabe reflected on the advice he gave his former student as her career took off.
He said: “You’re a superstar. This is not fun and games no more. You are it. Everything keeps going up and up and up, and the sky’s the limit for you.”
Schwabe also described the pressure of protecting the singer during her early years of superstardom. He said: “If anything happens, I’m the guy …
“We got four or 500 people in here and I got extra security guards, but I don’t know a lot of those guys who got hired, I don’t know what their qualifications are.”
Swift paid tribute to Schwabe years earlier by naming her teacher character “Mr Schwabe” in her cameo appearance in Garry Marshall’s romantic comedy Valentine’s Day, a nod to the man who had taught and later protected her.
Although Schwabe eventually stepped away from the job because he was exhausted by the demands of Swift’s growing fame, he continued to follow her career closely.
His family said he remained immensely proud of everything she achieved and had been delighted that she was marrying Kelce.
Speaking in his final interview, Schwabe also expressed his confidence in Swift’s choice of husband.
He said: “I do trust Taylor’s judgment. She knows what’s best.”