Taylor Swift has made a significant charitable contribution to heart research following her father’s major surgery earlier this year.

The singer donated $1 million to the American Heart Association after her father, Scott Swift, underwent quintuple bypass surgery in July.

According to a report by PEOPLE, the donation was made to support advancements in cardiovascular research and patient care. A press release stated the funds would be used “to advance ongoing scientific research, stronger prevention and treatment efforts, and expanded access to life-saving care for every community”.

The American Heart Association welcomed the contribution, with its chief executive officer Nancy Brown highlighting the wider impact of Swift’s decision. “Taylor Swift’s remarkable generosity will create lasting change far beyond its financial value,” Brown said. “Her family’s experience with cardiovascular disease is all too common, affecting nearly half of American adults.”

Brown added that Swift’s involvement could encourage greater public awareness around heart health. 

She also noted Swift’s ongoing engagement with the organisation, saying, “My hope is that together we can raise our collective heart hands and drive meaningful change against this disease, shaping a healthier future for generations to come.”

Scott Swift’s surgery reportedly took place in July, with the procedure described as a quintuple bypass. 

Swift, one of the world’s most successful recording artists, has previously supported a range of causes, but this donation reflects a deeply personal motivation.