Fleetwood Mac member Christine McVie has died. The singer and songwriter’s death was tragically reported on November 30. According to BBC, the British icon wrote some of the band’s hit songs such as “Little Lies” and “Don’t Stop.”
According to a statement by her family, McVie died peacefully, surrounded by loved ones. “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,” the family’s statement reads. According to Deadline, McVie’s death came after a short illness. “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,” the statement continued.
Christine McVie was a member of Fleetwood Mac for nearly 30 years before officially hanging up her microphone and retiring from the music business in 1998. However, she did return to the band in 2014.
Fleetwood Mac speaks out about Christine McVie’s death
Of course, Fleetwood Mac also released a statement about McVie’s passing. “There are no words to describe our sadness at the passing of Christine McVie. She was the best musician anyone could have in their band and the best friend anyone could have in their life,” the statement revealed.
Christine McVie joined Fleetwood Mac in 1971. She was also known for being married to the band’s bassist, John McVie. The band enjoyed extreme levels of fame in the 1970s and 1980s, and had fans hooked with their epic lyrics and music, as well as their personal relationships, such as the band’s stars Lindsay Buckingham and Stevie Nicks. One of the band’s most popular albums, “Rumours,” was inspired by Buckingham and Nicks’ split, as well as the end of Christine and John’s marriage.
Fans react to McVie’s death
“Hard to overstate how well the amazing music of Christine McVie and @fleetwoodmac holds up Rumours was and is superb,” one fan tweeted. “Christine McVie sang like an Angel,” another commented. “I’m listening to it right now and crying,” another fan said of McVie’s work. “One of a kind. Legend. RIP,” another stated.
Christine McVie will go down in history as one of the most beloved musicians of all time, and the work she did with Fleetwood Mac will live on forever, as new generations of fans are born every single day.
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