Christine McVie, Fleetwood Mac singer-songwriter, dies at 79

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Source: NBC News

Christine McVie, the English musician whose smoky vocals and romantic lyrics helped catapult the rock group Fleetwood Mac to international success, died Wednesday, the band and her family announced on social media. She was 79.

"There are no words to describe our sadness at the passing of Christine McVie," the group said in a statement posted on Twitter on Wednesday afternoon. "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," the band added. "Individually and together, we cherished Christine deeply and are thankful for the amazing memories we have. She will be so very missed."

In a statement on Instagram, McVie's family said she "passed away peacefully" surrounded by loved ones at a hospital after a "short illness." "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."

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Christine McVie, the English musician whose smoky vocals and romantic lyrics helped catapult the rock group Fleetwood Mac to international success, has died, the band announced on Twitter.

She was 79.

"There are no words to describe our sadness at the passing of Christine McVie," the group said in a statement posted on Twitter on Wednesday afternoon. "She was truly one-of-a-kind, special and talented beyond measure."

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[Faux pas]

1. ...

I was just looking her up a couple of weeks ago.

[rubbersole]

2. Very sad.

Fleetwood Mac has a timeless appeal to boomers...Christine McVie was a smokin' babe to my immature self and friends. Thank you for the memories. RIP.

[TeamProg]

3. Aw, that's sad, she probably had a great life though! Isn't that what counts? Making life

mean something and bring joy to yourself and others?

Keep on rockin'.

[blm]

7. Truth

[Wingus Dingus]

4. Geez. Sorry to see this.

[OnlinePoker]

5. Her band had a tumultuous existence...

...but the music that conflict inspired was phenomenal. Another light from my childhood has now been extinguished.

[Abolishinist]

6. Bummer. We saw Lindsey Buckingham

perform solo almost a year ago to the day. He was great alone, can only imagine what it would have been like to see Fleetwood Mac in person back in the day.

[hamsterjill]

25. I got to see them!!!

And yes, it truly WAS amazing!!!

Sad to know there can now never be a reunion. What a loss.

[twodogsbarking]

8. Christine Perfect. Sad to hear.

[orleans]

9. :(

[highplainsdem]

10. Very sad news. Amazing singer, songwriter and musician.

RIP

[Obvious85]

11. Christie - You Made Lovin' Fun

Thanks so much for being part of the soundtrack for all of our lives

[turbinetree]

12. This album in my humble opinion along side Bare Trees are the finest albums ever produced

And this song being sung by Christine McVie..........

Mystery To Me....

The Way I Feel

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Bare Trees.....

Spare Me a Little of Your Love

[JudyM]

13. Sad, sad news...

In a group of greats, she was the one who touched my heart… so masterful at simply expressing her soul…

Rolling Stone article: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/christine-mcvies-final-public-performance-1234638945/
Apparently this was her last time taking the stage, referenced in the article:

[ratchiweenie]

14. Fleetwood Mac was just the greatest. Every one of them was loaded

with talent and empathy. Loved, loved, loved the music they made.

[Ligyron]

15. All she wanted was to make us smile .

Mission accomplished.

Think I’ll go spend some time with her now.

[CaptainTruth]

16. So sad, she was great.

RIP

[aggiesal]

17. RIP Chirstine. Here is my favorite song that Christine McVie wrote and sings ...

You make loving fun.

[RussBLib]

18. This makes me cry

[aggiesal]

22. I got to see Fleetwood Mac at San Diego State, around 2014 ...

And the buzz in the crowd was that Christine McVie was joining the group tonight,
for the first time and years.
Spectacular concert for almost 3 hours, the only person that never left the stage
was Lindsey Buckingham. While Christine & Stevie Nicks looked as gorgeous as ever.
Voices were solid and music was spectacular, that it sounded like the album.

[muriel_volestrangler]

19. Guardian interview of her with reader-submitted questions from this summer

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/jun/09/fleetwood-macs-christine-mcvie-cocaine-and-champagne-made-me-perform-better

In it, she said this was the song she was most proud of - good judgement, I'd say:

[AllyCat]

20. Dang I was just listening to FM yesterday

And thinking about how they are all doing. So sorry she is gone.

Songbird was a masterpiece.

[IcyPeas]

21. Show Me a Smile (from Future Games 1971)

[LakeArenal]

23. I've seen FM more than any other group. I think six times.

Always a great show with great music.

Love the music each member has written.

Christine is a great loss to music and performance.

[lordsummerisle]

24. Very Sad /nt

[Snellius]

26. Bummer

[area51]

27. Damn.

RIP, Christine.

Rumours is one of my favorite albums.

[Demnation]

28. Love her voice again in that recent silly car commercial, "I want to be with you everywhere."

[ificandream]

29. She was one of my favorite singers. I was lucky enough to see her in concert.

RIP, Christine.