Fleetwood Mac Singer Christine McVie Dead at 79
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The 'Don't Stop' singer died following an undisclosed illness.
Christine McVie, the co-lead vocalist and keyboardist of Fleetwood Mac, has died following a brief bout of illness, according to a statement released by her family. She was 79.
The singer's family announced her death via her personal Instagram early in the afternoon of Wednesday, Nov. 30.
“On behalf of Christine McVie’s family, it is with a heavy heart we are informing you of Christine’s death. She passed away peacefully at hospital this morning, Wednesday, November 30th 2022, following a short illness," they wrote in the caption, alongside a graphic stating the same. The formal cause of death has not been revealed at this time, but McVie told Rolling Stone in June that she was not in very good health, noting that she didn't "feel physically up for" a potential grand farewell tour.
The death announcement continued, "She was in the company of her family. We kindly ask that you respect the family’s privacy at this extremely painful time, and we would like everyone to keep Christine in their hearts and remember the life of an incredible human being, and revered musician who was loved universally. RIP Christine McVie.”
Shortly after, the account shared a statement from Fleetwood Mac, which read, in part, "There are no words to describe our sadness at the passing of Christine McVie." They went on to call her "one-of-a-kind, special and talented beyond measure," noting how lucky they were to have her in the band and in their personal lives. "We cherished Christine deeply and are thankful for the amazing memories we have. She will be so very missed."
Bandmate Stevie Nicks shared the same statement on Instagram almost immediately.
Fans were devastated by the news, sending their support to the rest of the band and McVie's family.
"My condolences to her family and fans. I knew her in the 80s, she sang on a few of my songs. A beautiful person and singer. She will be greatly missed 😞," Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Stephen Bishop wrote.
"Omg rest in peace our songbird," one user commented, referencing one of the band's tracks that was written solely by McVie.
"True legend gained her wings 😢💔," said another.
The singer-songwriter's credits also include "Don't Stop," "Everywhere," and "Say You Love Me," among several others.
McVie joined the band in 1970, three years after its formation, and was one of eight members to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1998, alongside her ex-husband, John McVie. She left the band shortly after, but rejoined in 2014.
In 2017, McVie teamed up with now-former guitarist and vocalist Lindsey Buckingham for a project of their own, releasing 10 original songs on Lindsey Buckingham/Christine McVie.
She earned a Grammy nomination this year for an orchestral arrangement of "Songbird," arranged by Vince Mendoza.
McVie is predeceased by longtime Fleetwood Mac keyboardist Brett Tuggle, who died earlier this year, and co-founder Peter Green, who died in 2020.
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