Fleetwood Mac’s Christine McVie has died at the age of 79, her family has said. , Photo Credit: Reuters
British-born Fleetwood Mac singer, songwriter and keyboard player Christine McVie, whose cool, soulful contralto helped define such classics as you make love funny everywhere And don’t stopHe died on Wednesday at the age of 79.
His death was announced on the band’s social media accounts. No cause of death or other details were immediately provided, but a family statement said he “passed away this morning in hospital” with family by his side after a “short illness”.
The band’s statement read in part, “She was truly one of a kind, special and talented beyond measure.”
McVie was a steady presence and personality in a band known for its frequent lineup changes and volatile personalities—particularly fellow singer-songwriters Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham.
During its peak commercial years, 1975–80, the band sold millions of records and was a constant source of fascination for fans as it turned personal battles into sweet, compelling songs. McVie herself was married to bassist John McVie, and their breakup – along with Nicks and Buckingham’s split – was famously documented on the 1977 release. RumorsOne of the best selling albums of all time.
Fleetwood Mac, co-founded by drummer Mick Fleetwood in 1967, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998. Several other hit singles from the group included dreams go your way And little lie,