Fleetwood Mac member Christine McVie’s cause of death revealed
- last year
Christine McVie’s cause of death has finally been revealed.
The Fleetwood Mac keyboardist died of a massive stroke, which was brought on by an aggressive form of cancer, reports The Blast.
According to the musician’s death certificate, McVie had been diagnosed with “metastatic malignancy of unknown primary origin.”
The cancer had advanced through her body but its primary source was not detected.
Officially, McVie died of an “ischaemic stroke,” with cancer listed as a secondary cause.
According to the Mayo Clinic, an ischaemic stroke “occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted or reduced, preventing brain tissue from getting oxygen and nutrients. Brain cells begin to die in minutes.”
The singer’s longtime manager was named as the executor of her sizable estate which was in excess of $50 million.
McVie died last November at the age of 79.
As she was not married at the time of her death, and had no children, the singer’s brother and his children are the sole heirs along with several charities bequeathed in her will.
“There are no words to describe the sadness at the passing of Christine McVie,” Fleetwood Mac wrote in a statement on Twitter after her passing.
She was truly one-of-a-kind, special, and talented beyond measure. She was the best musician anyone could have in their band and the best friend anyone could have in their life.”
The statement continued, “We were so lucky to have a life with her. Individually and together, we cherished Christine deeply and are thankful for the amazing memories we have. She will be so very missed.”
Her family also released a statement on Instagram.
On behalf of Christine McVie’s family, it is with a heavy heart we are informing you of Christine’s death,” the statement read. “She passed away peacefully at the hospital this morning, Wednesday, November 30th, 2022, following a short illness.”
McVie’s bandmate Stevie Nicks also penned an emotional tribute to the “Don’t Stop” songwriter.
“A few hours ago I was told that my best friend in the whole world since the first day of 1975 had passed away,” Nicks, 74, wrote in a note shared via Instagram.
The Fleetwood Mac keyboardist died of a massive stroke, which was brought on by an aggressive form of cancer, reports The Blast.
According to the musician’s death certificate, McVie had been diagnosed with “metastatic malignancy of unknown primary origin.”
The cancer had advanced through her body but its primary source was not detected.
Officially, McVie died of an “ischaemic stroke,” with cancer listed as a secondary cause.
According to the Mayo Clinic, an ischaemic stroke “occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted or reduced, preventing brain tissue from getting oxygen and nutrients. Brain cells begin to die in minutes.”
The singer’s longtime manager was named as the executor of her sizable estate which was in excess of $50 million.
McVie died last November at the age of 79.
As she was not married at the time of her death, and had no children, the singer’s brother and his children are the sole heirs along with several charities bequeathed in her will.
“There are no words to describe the sadness at the passing of Christine McVie,” Fleetwood Mac wrote in a statement on Twitter after her passing.
She was truly one-of-a-kind, special, and talented beyond measure. She was the best musician anyone could have in their band and the best friend anyone could have in their life.”
The statement continued, “We were so lucky to have a life with her. Individually and together, we cherished Christine deeply and are thankful for the amazing memories we have. She will be so very missed.”
Her family also released a statement on Instagram.
On behalf of Christine McVie’s family, it is with a heavy heart we are informing you of Christine’s death,” the statement read. “She passed away peacefully at the hospital this morning, Wednesday, November 30th, 2022, following a short illness.”
McVie’s bandmate Stevie Nicks also penned an emotional tribute to the “Don’t Stop” songwriter.
“A few hours ago I was told that my best friend in the whole world since the first day of 1975 had passed away,” Nicks, 74, wrote in a note shared via Instagram.