Christine McVie, singer-songwriter who played with Fleetwood Mac for over 28 years, has died.
According to a statement released by the McVie family, the 79-year-old musician passed away peacefully in the company of her loved ones at the hospital.
Rest In Peace Christine McVie pic.twitter.com/sJwlqgsBLw
— Christine McVie (@christine_mcvie) November 30, 2022
Christine has written some of the bands most famous songs, including Little Lies, Say You Love Me, Everywhere, and Songbird.
Christine joined the band in the early 70s after marrying the bassist of Fleetwood Mac, John McVie. When the couple broke up later that decade, the band released Rumours, known as one of the best break-up albums of all time. This same album became the band’s bestselling record.
The band pays tribute to late Christine McVie in a tweet:
— Fleetwood Mac (@fleetwoodmac) November 30, 2022
“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…”
“She will be so very missed.”
Friends and fans of the band from all walks have taken to social media to share their tributes:
#ChristineMcVie has left us. What memories, what joy, and what a legacy…
— bettemidler (@BetteMidler) November 30, 2022
I’m saddened by the passing of Christine McVie. “Don’t Stop” was my ’92 campaign theme song – it perfectly captured the mood of a nation eager for better days. I’m grateful to Christine & Fleetwood Mac for entrusting us with such a meaningful song. I will miss her. pic.twitter.com/UPUvpDWRZB
— Bill Clinton (@BillClinton) December 1, 2022
I am so sad to hear of Christine McVie going on to heaven. The world feels weird without her here. What a legend and an icon and an amazing human being. RIP https://t.co/nr6nfZ8rTM
— Sheryl Crow (@SherylCrow) November 30, 2022
My favorite picture of Christine McVie and Stevie Nicks backstage… the songbirds of Fleetwood Mac
RIP Christine… pic.twitter.com/Pm0B9azLjW— Myandra Mesmeric🇺🇦Graceless Lady2.0 (@MyandraM) November 30, 2022
This one really hurts. I’ve always loved Christine McVie since the original Fleetwood Mac. One of the coolest voices and best songwriters of all time. Rest in peace Songbird. My heart goes out to all your bandmates, family and loved ones. 💔😢❤️✨#fleetwoodmac #christinemcvie pic.twitter.com/kIbwQj2pFj
— Lydia Cornell (@LydiaCornell) November 30, 2022
You don’t have to have gone through a breakup to understand Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours.
But it helps.
Rest in peace, Christine McVie. pic.twitter.com/IFBcKRIhIw— Eric Alper 🎧 (@ThatEricAlper) November 30, 2022
So so sad to hear about Christine McVie an artist I held dear and close to my heart. One of the greatest all time songwriters, singers, and band members, she radiated both purity and sass in equal measure, bringing light to the music of the 70s. RIP. – John pic.twitter.com/MkGqAD1wRV
— Duran Duran (@duranduran) November 30, 2022
Sweet, wonderful you.
Thank you, #ChristineMcVie #FleetwoodMac 💔💔😭 pic.twitter.com/IQWhMh1C0q— Rachel Worthington (@RachelJWorth1) November 30, 2022
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