Christine McVie dies

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Fleetwood Mac’s Christine McVie has died, aged 79.A statement on her official Facebook page reads: “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, 30 Nov 2022, following a short illness”.“She was in the company of her family”, it added. “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”.In their own statement on Twitter, Fleetwood Mac said: “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”, they continued. “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”.Born Christine Perfect in Lancashire in 1943, McVie’s music career began as a member of blues band Chicken Shack, with whom she enjoyed some success.Chicken Shack and Fleetwood Mac were both signed to the Blue Horizon record label and performed on the same bills a number of times.