Christine McVie, a member of Fleetwood Mac, passed away at 79

According to her family, Christine McVie, a member of Fleetwood Mac, who wrote several of their most well-known songs, passed away at the age of 79. Additionally, Little Lies, Everywhere, Don't Stop, Say You Love Me, and Songbird are just a few of the songs she wrote that became hits. Furthermore, she passed away quietly in a hospital in the presence of her family, according to a statement. McVie departed Fleetwood Mac in 1998 after 28 years, but she later came back Moreover, in their statement, the family stated, "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." For those unaware, Christine Perfect, who later married Fleetwood Mac bassist John McVie, joined the band at the beginning of the 1970s. Fleetwood Mac rose to become one of the most well-known rock bands in the world in the 1970s and 1980s. Additionally, their 1977 album Rumors, which was influenced by the splits of the McVies and the band's other couple, Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks, became one of the best-selling albums of all time, with more than 40 million copies sold worldwide.

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In 1998, the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame inducted the eight band members, including McVie. Christine McVie retired to Kent and announced she was leaving the band due to a fear of flying in the same year. However, she returned to the group a year after rediscovering her love of performing after a one-time appearance with them at London's O2 arena in 2013. On another note, the band said of McVie in a statement: "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." Many paid tribute to McVie, including, Stevie Nicks, band co-founder Mick Fleetwood, Crowded House lead singer Neil Finn, Merck Mercuriadis, owner of the Hipgnosis Songs Fund, and Mercuriadis.