Christine McVie Of Fleetwood Mac Fame Dies At 79

The music world is in mourning after the death of Christine McVie, who died on Wednesday at the age of 79. McVie’s death was confirmed by her band Fleetwood Mac in a statement shared to social media.

McVie Dies At 79

“There are no words to describe the sadness at the passing of Christine McVie,” Fleetwood Mac said.“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,” the band added. “Individually and together, we cherished Christine deeply and are thankful for the amazing memories we have. She will be so very missed.”

McVie Died After A ‘Short Illness’

Daily Mail reported that McVie’s family said that she died after a “short illness.” They also described her as “a revered musician who was loved universally.”

“She passed away peacefully at hospital this morning, Wednesday, November 30th 2022, following a short illness,” the family said. “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,” they continued. 

Born in 1943, McVie joined the British-American rock band Fleetwood Mac, which has sold over 100 million records globally, in 1971. She later retired from touring in 1998 after her father passed away, but she returned to performing fifteen years later in 2013. 

Earlier this year, McVie gave an interview in which she talked about her “‘thrilling” years with Fleetwood Mac.

“I always took good care of myself,” she said. “My drug of choice was cocaine and champagne. I didn’t use any other drugs at all. It’s easy for me to say, but I think it made me perform better.”

McVie went on to talk about her bandmates Stevie Nicks and Mick Fleetwood, both of whom survive her. Her ex-husband John McVie, who she divorced in 1976, was also in the band. 

“Stevie was the Welsh witch,” she said. “I was mother nature. Mick was the raving lunatic. Everyone was very different, but we all got on, for the most part. In those days it was just all good clean fun.” 

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Tributes For McVie

Tributes have been pouring in for McVie after her passing was announced: 

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McVie had said earlier this year that she wanted to take a step back from touring once again and spend more of her time in the English countryside.

“I’m in quite bad health,” she said, according to People Magazine. “I’ve got a chronic back problem which debilitates me. I stand up to play the piano, so I don’t know if I could actually physically do it. What’s that saying? The mind is willing, but the flesh is weak.”

 “I’m quite happy being at home,” she continued. “I don’t know if I ever want to tour again. It’s bloody hard work… I’ll just leave it open and say that we might.”

It didn’t take long for her to miss performing, however, and she’d reached out to Fleetwood to propose a potential reunion sometime before her death.

In an interview back in June, McVie indicated that she had no regrets about her life.  

“I think I followed my map pretty well in the course of my life.… To be honest with you, I don’t think I gave myself any advice,” she told Rolling Stone. “I think I just kind of got on with what I was doing and thoroughly enjoyed it. Obviously, my best beautiful days were when we were the Buckingham-Nicks Fleetwood Mac version. That was the best to me.”

Rest in peace, Christine McVie.

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