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December 1, 2022
By Ramya
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In a tweet, band co-founder Mick Fleetwood wrote: "This is a day where my dear sweet friend Christine McVie has taken to flight... and left us earthbound folks to listen with bated breath to the sounds of that song bird... reminding one and all that love is all around us to reach for and touch in this precious life .
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McVie, born Christine Perfect, joined Fleetwood Mac in 1970 after marrying the band's bassist, John McVie, and performed with the group for nearly 30 years before leaving the band.
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Is it true that Christine McVie died?
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The band confirmed Ms. McVie's death in a message posted on social media but gave no further details on the location or cause. A family statement said Ms. McVie died in a hospital after a short illness. In June, Ms. McVie told Rolling Stone that she was in “quite bad health” and had chronic issues with her back.
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John and Christine McVie divorced in 1978, although they remained friends and stayed in the band together through beloved albums such as "Tusk" (1979) and "Mirage" (1982). She was married a second time, to Eduardo "Eddy" Quintela, from 1986 to 2003.
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In 1998, Christine McVie left Fleetwood Mac shortly after the band was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The keyboardist has shared in many interviews that her flying phobia and panic attacks were the main reasons why she decided to leave the group.