Stevie Nicks' agony not seeing Christine McVie after discovering illness days before death

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Fleetwood Mac legend Stevie Nicks has been inundated with supportive messages from her fans after she shared a heartfelt tribute to her "best friend" Christine McVie.The late singer died peacefully in hospital surrounded by her loved ones on Wednesday morning.Taking to Instagram, Stevie, 74, said she was informed about Christine's illness last Saturday and wanted to fly over to see her, but was told to wait.

The singer shared a handwritten note about her beloved band member and friend in view of her 1.1 million followers. She wrote: "A few hours ago I was told that my best friend in the whole world since the first day of 1975, had passed away."I didn't even know she was ill...

until late Saturday night.Fleetwood Mac's Christine McVie tragically dies age 79A post shared by Stevie Nicks (@stevienicks)"I wanted to be in London; I wanted to get to London - but we were told to wait."She went on to say: "So, since Saturday, one song has been swirling around in my head, over and over and over."I thought I might possibly get to sing it to her, and so, I'm singing to her now.

I always knew I would need these words one day."Stevie went on to write out the lyrics to Haim's song Hallelujah, about the death of a friend.She concluded her post with a picture of her with her eyes closed as she stood by Christine's side.Many of the singer's fans left supportive messages on her post.Michellebranch wrote: "I’m so sorry."Vinessaofficial added: "We all aren’t ready for this.Thank you for your poetic heartfelt tribute.