(CNN) — Christine McVie, the singer-songwriter behind some of Fleetwood Mac’s biggest hits, died Wednesday after a brief illness, according to a statement her family posted on her verified Instagram account. She was 79 years old.
“On behalf of the family of Christine McVie, it is with great sadness that we inform you of the death of Christine. She passed away peacefully in hospital this morning, Wednesday, November 30, 2022, after a brief illness,” the statement read. “She was in the company of her family.”
The statement continued: “We kindly ask that you respect the privacy of the family at this extremely painful time, and we would like you all to hold Christine in your hearts and remember the life of an incredible human being and revered artist who was universally loved.” .
Fleetwood Mac paid tribute to McVie in a statement, which was also posted on his account.
“There are no words to describe our sadness at the death of Christine McVie,” the band’s message read. “She was truly one of a kind, special and talented beyond measure. She was the best musician anyone could have in her band and the best friend anyone could have in her life.”
