Fleetwood Mac singer and keyboardist Christine McVie has died.
News of McVie’s death was announced on Wednesday evening through a statement shared on Fleetwood Mac and McVie’s social media accounts. The statement released through McVie’s Instagram and Twitter was courtesy of his family.
Fleetwood Mac Releases Statement Announcing McVie’s Departure
“There are no words to describe our sadness at the passing of Christine McVie,” the band’s statement began. “He is truly unique, special and immensely talented. He is the best musician anyone could have in their band and the best friend anyone could have in their life. We are very lucky to have life with him. Individually and together, we appreciate Christine very much and are grateful for the wonderful memories we have. He will be greatly missed,” the statement said.
McVie died after a brief illness and was surrounded by family, a statement posted on McVie’s social media account read. The statement also asked fans to respect the McVie family’s privacy.
“We want everyone to keep Christine in their hearts and remember the life of an extraordinary human being, and a respected musician who was universally loved,” the statement also read.
McVie was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame as a member of Fleetwood Mac in 1998.
McVie would leave the band that same year, before briefly reuniting with the band in the 2010s. He later openly revealed that he had developed agoraphobia after leaving the group. (via Sky News)
McVie would have a solo hit single with “Hold On Me,” released in 1984, from his self-titled album.
Stevie Nicks Pays Tribute To Her ‘Best Friend In The Whole World’ With Handwritten Note
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Longtime friend and ‘Songbird’ bandmate Stevie Nicks paid tribute to McVie on her social media account.
Nicks shared Fleetwood Mac’s statement to her Instagram, as well as her Instagram Story.
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Nicks wrote the notes, longhand and in her signature cursive handwriting. Nicks, 74, wrote, “A few hours ago I was told that my best friend in the world since the first day of 1975, has passed away. I didn’t know he was sick… until late Saturday night. I want to be in London; I wanted to go to London- but we were told to wait. So, since Saturday, a song has been going round and round in my head, over and over. I thought I might be able to sing it for him, so, I’m singing it for him now. I always knew I would need these words one day…”
The words Nicks is referring to are lyrics from HAIM’s 2020 song “Hallelujah.” The group would comment on Nicks’ Instagram tribute, writing, “rip beautiful songbird we love u stevie,” with a heart emoji.
Michelle Branch also offered her condolences on Nicks’ post.
Mick Fleetwood Says Farewell To His ‘Songbird’
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Fleetwood, 75, also posted a tribute to McVie on his social media account.
“This is the day that my sweet Friend Christine McVie has flown away.. and left us earthlings to listen with bated breath to the sound of the “songbird” reminding someone and all the love that is around us to reach out and touch in this precious life that is bestowed upon us. A part of my heart has flown away today. I will miss everything about you, Christine McVie. Memories abound.. they flew at me,” Fleetwood’s tribute concluded.
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