Highlights
- Fleetwood Mac members Stevie Nicks and Mick Fleetwood express their admiration for Christine McVie after her passing, highlighting her impact on the band.
- Christine McVie passed away peacefully at the age of 79 due to a stroke and cancer. Her family released a statement asking for privacy during this painful time.
- McVie's $105 million fortune was left to her brother and grandchildren, with no mention of any Fleetwood Mac members in her will. Her instruments and outfits were auctioned off to benefit the charity MusiCares.
It can be argued that Christine McVie got less attention than Stevie Nicks. McVie also spent several years away from Fleetwood Mac. Nonetheless, her impact was a major one, and that held true for her Fleetwood Mac band members.
Following her passing, the likes of Stevie Nicks and Mick Fleetwood took to social media, discussing their admiration for the late artist. Nicks herself revealed that she didn't know the gravity of McVie's health at the time.
In the following, we're going to take a closer look at the circumstances surrounding Christine McVie's passing. That includes her massive will that came with a fortune of $105 million. We're going to reveal who that went to, and if anyone from Fleetwood Mac was mentioned in the testament.
Christine McVie Passed Away Peacefully With Family By Her Side
Christine McVie kept her medical condition quiet, passing away at the age of 79. The artist died of a stroke, while cancer was a secondary cause of death according to reports. At the time of her passing in November of 2022, McVie's family issued a statement. McVie passed away with her loved ones by her side.
The social media post writes, "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, November 30th, 2022, following a short illness. She was in the company of her family. 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."
McVie had a profound impact as an artist, and left behind quite the fortune. She was worth $105 million at the time of her passing. As expected, her fortune went to family.
Christine McVie Left A Huge Fortune To Her Brother And Grandchildren, Fleetwood Mac Members Were Not Included
No, the members of Fleetwood Mac did not receive anything from Christine McVie. The late singer left her massive fortune and estate to her brother and the grandchildren. Among the other people included in the will are her former manager Martin Wyatt, and various other charities.
Daily Mail writes, "Christine, who penned some of the band's biggest hits including Don't Stop and Little Lies, left her inheritance to her brother John Perfect and grandchildren."
"As well as leaving funds to her family, the singer also left various charities in her will to benefit. Probate documents have shown her former manager Martin Wyatt and American-based businessman Paul Glass are listed as executors of the estate."
The publication continues, indicating that McVie's instruments and outfits were sold at an auction, all with the intent of the profits going to the charity, MusiCares.
Of course, the loss was especially difficult for McVie's bandmates from Fleetwood Mac. They also issued statements discussing the impact the artist had made on their lives. Mick Fleetwood in particular revealed that there was no path forward without McVie.
Fleetwood Mac Members Took To Social Media Issuing Tributes Towards The Late Christine McVie
There was an outpouring of tributes following the announcement of Christine McVie's passing. Mick Fleetwood was among those to issue a statement.
He wrote, "This is a day where my dear sweet friend Christine McVie has taken to flight.. and left us earthbound folks to listen with bated breath to the sounds of that 'Song Bird'... reminding one and all that love is all around us to reach for and touch in this previous life that is gifted to us. Part of my heart has flown away today.. I will miss everything about you Christine McVie. Memories abound... they fly to me."
Stevie Nicks was extra emotional writing her tribute to McVie, given that she wasn't aware of the gravity of McVie's medical situation at the time. It was all unexpected for Nicks who wished she could've spent more time with her best friend.
"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. I wanted to be in London; I wanted to get to London — but we were told to wait. 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 it to her now. I always knew I would need these words one day. It's all I can do now."
Bill Clinton also issued a touching tribute. Of course, the band played their iconic, 'Don't Stop' during his campaign run, which became the theme song.
SOURCES - People & Daily Mail
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