Lindsey Buckingham, Stevie Nicks Post Heartfelt Tribute To The Late Christine McVie

Lindsey Buckingham took to Instagram to mourn the death of his Fleetwood Mac bandmate Christine McVie.

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“Christine was a musical comrade, a friend, a soul mate, a sister…. I feel very lucky to have known her,” the singer wrote in a heartfelt post.

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He added, “Though she will be deeply missed, her spirit will live on through that body of work and that legacy.”

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Another band member Stevie Nicks also echoed similar sentiments in a separate post shared on Instagram.

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She wrote, “See you on the other side, my love. Don’t forget me — Always, Stevie.”

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Fans also shared heartfelt condolence messages expressing their love for McVie.

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One fan wrote, “What a wonderful gift she gave us all. Her beautiful music lives on forever.”

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McVie died on Wednesday at the age of 79 after being ill for a short while.

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She joined Fleetwood Mac in 1970 and helped pen several of the band’s greatest hits during her time.

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