Fleetwood Mac’s Christine McVie has sadly passed away at the age of 79, her family have confirmed in a statement. Her loved ones said she was a “revered musician who was loved universally”.
In a statement, which Stevie Nicks shared on her Instagram account, Christine's bandmates said: "There are no words to described our sadness at the passing of Christine McVie. She was truly one-of-a-kind, special and talented beyond measure.
"She was the best musician anyone could have in their band and the best friend anyone could have in their life. We are so lucky to have a life with her. Individually and together, we cherished Christine deeply and are thankful for the amazing memories we have. She will be so very missed - Fleetwood Mac."
The songwriter passed away today after a short illness, her family said. In a tribute, her loved ones wrote: "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. 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."
In 1998, Christine left Fleetwood Mac after 28 years but she later returned to the band in 2014.
Christine’s father, Cyril Perfect, was a concert violinist and music lecturer in St Peter’s College of Education in Saltley, Birmingham. She started playing piano at the age of four and later became a singer on the blues scene, joining Kidderminster-based Stan Webb in the band Chicken Shack.
She joined Fleetwood Mac, having married the band’s bass player John McVie in 1970, but the couple sadly divorced in 1976. She went on to marry keyboardist Eddy Quintela in 1986, and they went their separate ways in 2003.
Christine lived in America for many years but decided to return to the UK in the late 1990s to be near her family and then stepping out of the public eye.
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