Christine McVie, who sang and performed keyboards for Fleetwood Mac, has died following a "quick sickness," her household confirmed. She was 79.
"On behalf of Christine McVie's household, it's with a heavy coronary heart we're informing you of Christine's dying," her household mentioned in a press release. "She handed away peacefully at hospital this morning, Wednesday, November thirtieth 2022, following a brief sickness. She was within the firm of her household."
"We kindly ask that you simply respect the household's privateness at this extraordinarily painful time, and we wish everybody to maintain Christine of their hearts and keep in mind the lifetime of an unbelievable human being, and revered musician who was cherished universally. RIP Christine McVie," the household added.
McVie, born Christine Good, joined Fleetwood Mac in 1970 after marrying the band's bassist, John McVie, and carried out with the group for almost 30 years earlier than leaving the band.
In 1998, McVie was inducted to the Rock and Roll Corridor of Fame as a member of the group.
Her former bandmates expressed their condolences, calling McVie a "one-of-a-kind" expertise.
"There aren't any phrases to explain our unhappiness on the passing of Christine McVie," the group mentioned in a press release posted to Twitter on Wednesday. "She was actually one-of-a-kind, particular and gifted past measure. She was the very best musician anybody might have of their band and the very best pal anybody might have of their life."
"We have been so fortunate to have a life together with her. Individually and collectively, we cherished Christine deeply and are grateful for the superb recollections we now have. She might be so very missed," the band added.