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London (AFP) – Christine McVeigh, frontman, songwriter and keyboardist for legendary Grammy-winning rock band Fleetwood Mac, died today at the age of 79 following an illness.
Christine McVie died “peacefully” in hospital this morning after a “short illness,” her family said in a statement on her official Facebook page. “She was accompanied by her family,” she added in the statement.
“At this extremely distressing time,” McVeigh’s family requests privacy and hopes that “everyone will hold Kristen in their hearts as an incredible human being and a lifelong loved and respected musician.”
In a separate statement, Fleetwood Mac said there were “no words” to describe the band’s sadness over the passing of Christine McVeigh. Stevie Nicks and Mick Fleetwood posted the statement on social media.
“She was the orchestra’s best player and life’s best friend,” the statement read, “We deeply love Kristen, individually and as a group, and are grateful for the fond memories we have.”
Christine McVeigh joined Fleetwood Mac a few years after its formation in 1967, and went on to write hits including Little Lies, Everywhere and Songbird.
Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998, Fleetwood Mac has sold more than 100 million records worldwide and is regarded as one of the most successful bands of all time.
Fleetwood Mac became one of the most popular ensembles of the 70s and 80s, with Mick Fleetwood, Christine and ex-husband John McVie, Stevie Nicks and Lindsay Buckingham (Lindsey Buckingham).
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