The former Fleetwood Mac member pays tribute to her ex-bandmate while claiming that she didn't know of her late friend's declining health until recently.
- Dec 1, 2022
AceShowbiz - Stevie Nicks remembers Christine McVie in a heartfelt tribute. The Fleetwood Mac star died peacefully in a hospital on Wednesday morning, November 30, aged 79, and Stevie has now said she had no idea about Christine's poor health until the weekend.
"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 (sic)," Stevie, 74, said on Twitter.
Stevie explained that she was eager to sing for her bandmate one last time. She shared, "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 to her now. I always knew I would need these words one day."
The Fleetwood Mac star then wrote the lyrics to "Hallelujah" by Haim, a song that centres on the death of a friend.
Christine's family announced her death via a statement posted on Facebook on Wednesday. The family explained that she passed away after suffering a "short illness" - although they didn't provide any further details.
The statement read, "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."
