Taylor Swift Visits 96-Year-Old WWII Veteran and Superfan for Christmas Celebration

During Christmas, superstar Taylor Swift delighted Cyrus Porter, a 96-year-old World War II veteran and dedicated Swift fan, by making an unexpected visit to chat and perform a song. She entered to an enthusiastic reception, and after the initial excitement subsided, she delivered an acoustic version of her hit “Shake It Off,” fostering a joyful singalong experience.

Swift began by extending Christmas greetings to the family and sharing high fives with the children. She then addressed Mr. Porter, saying, “My dad sent me a video of you and you mentioned wanting to attend a concert. I’m not sure when our next tour will be, so I thought I’d bring the concert to you here, and we can take some song requests.” Watch this touching interaction below.

Accompanied by her parents, Swift engaged in a conversation with Mr. Porter, revealing that her grandfather also served in World War II. Mr. Porter expressed his amazement, saying, “I can’t believe this,” and showcased his vitality at 96 by standing up to share a brief wartime story. Following this, Swift strummed her acoustic guitar and performed an energetic version of “Shake It Off,” prompting the young children to dance and the rest of the family to sing along. Watch Taylor’s heartfelt entrance to meet Mr. Porter.

Chris Porter, a family member, shared the video online, praising Swift by stating, “Taylor Swift has shown herself to be a person of exceptional integrity and character. She entered the room without seeking the spotlight, appeared genuinely touched and grateful by our enthusiastic cheers, and seemed truly humbled by our reception.” Watch Swift perform “Shake It Off” with her full live production in the video below.

Known for her dedication to meeting fans, Swift has made numerous similar appearances at intimate events. Online admirers praised her generosity with time, leaving comments like “She is genuinely kind and down-to-earth, truly enjoying meeting people. What a beautiful memory for all of you,” and “This moved me to tears. It’s the sweetest thing I’ve witnessed in a long time. It really warmed my heart.”