11-30-2022 12:48pm

Pop Rock Star Christine McVie of Fleetwood Mac Dies at 79

Anita Johnson-Brown Editor

Co-Lead Singer and keyboardist Christine Anne McVie, 79, of the famous group Fleetwood Mac, has passed away. today, In a statement released by McVie's family, it reads “She passed away peacefully at the hospital this morning, Wednesday, on 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.”

McVie was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Fleetwood Mac and picked up the Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music. McVie release three solo albums and won multiple awards such as two Grammy Awards, the MGold Badge of Merit Award from Basca, now known as The Ivors Academy, she won an Ivor Novello Award for Lifetime Achievement from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers, and Authors In 2014, and she was given a Trailblazer Award at the UK Americana Awards, in 2021.

Fleetwood Mac also released a statement saying “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.”

Christine Anne Perfect(McVie) was born on 12 July 1943 in Bouth, Lancashire, England, her career flourished in 1967, and she joined Fleetwood Mac in 1970, claiming her fame from 1998 thru 2004 and 2013–2022

For more information on the life and musical genius of Christine McVie visit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christine_McVie