Christine McVie dead latest: Fleetwood Mac legend dies aged 79 as bandmate Stevie Nicks says she lost ‘her best friend’

FLEETWOOD Mac legend Christine McVie has died following a short illness at the age of 79, her family have confirmed.

British-American rock band Fleetwood Mac, founded in London in 1967, sold more than 100 million records worldwide, making them one of the most successful groups ever.

A statement from songwriter and key member Christine McVie’s family confirmed she “passed away peacefully at hospital” on Wednesday following a “short illness”.

Meanwhile, heartbroken bandmate Stevie Nicks posted on Instagram: “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 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.”

Read our Christine McVie blog below for the latest tributes…