Mick Fleetwood took to social media to release a heartfelt statement after news broke of bandmate Christine McVie's death.
The singer-songwriter's death at the age of 79 was confirmed in a family statement on Wednesday, which said she was a “revered musician who was loved universally”. They revealed she had died peacefully in hospital after a short illness.
Now, bandmate Mick, 75, has echoed the family sentiment with his own touching words. Taking to Instagram, he told his 223k followers: "This is a day where my dear sweet Friend Christine McVie has taken to flight.. and left us earthbound folks to listen with bated breath to the sounds of that "song bird" reminding one and all that love is around us to reach and touch in this precious life that is gifted to us.