Fleetwood Mac’s Christine McVie Has Tragically Passed Away at 79

Christine McVie passed away on Wednesday, November 30th after a short illness.

Fleetwood Mac released a statement that reads:

“There are no words to describe 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 were 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.”

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— Fleetwood Mac (@fleetwoodmac) November 30, 2022

A statement was released by her family:

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.

Singer-songwriter-keyboardist Christine McVie, who enjoyed a long tenure in the London-bred band Fleetwood Mac before becoming a key contributor to the group’s multi-platinum success of the late ‘70s, died Nov. 30 after a short illness. She was 79. https://t.co/vq8ZOedAWz pic.twitter.com/VXNhK8maJn

— Variety (@Variety) November 30, 2022

McVie was the co-lead vocalist and keyboardist for Fleetwood Mac, joining the band as a permanent member in 1971. Christine had also released three solo albums. She was named best email vocalist by the British weekly Melody Maker in 1969-1970.

McVie was born in the Lake District of England on July 12, 1943. She was married twice and McVie had no children sharing, “There were never any children. There was always a career in the way. It was a case of one or the other, and Stevie would say the same. The lads went off and had children but for Stevie and I it was a bit difficult to do that. So that was never able to happen. And I never found the right man. Not through want of trying.”

Her contributions to the music world will be remembered and McVie will be missed.