Christine McVie’s Life in Photos: Remember the Fleetwood Mac Star on the First Anniversary of Her Death

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November 30, 2023 12:30PM EST
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Remember Christine McVie’s life and legacy in photos on the first anniversary of her death.

Christine McVie was a songbird who will be remembered forever. The songstress, born July 12, 1943 in London, was a 70s rock icon, as the keyboardist and vocalist of Fleetwood Mac. She passed away on November 30, 2022, at the age of 79 following a ‘short illness,’ per her family’s statement.

Her longtime bandmates released a heartfelt statement not long after the news. “There are no words to describe our sadness at the passing of Christine McVie,” it read.

“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. 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.”

Here, Christine can be seen in a 1978 photo for Fleetwood Mac. She had a rocker-chic blonde shag with dark eyeliner and she wore a sequined blouse. For more memories of Fleetwood Mac’s Christina McVie, look through our gallery.

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Fleetwood Mac at the 1978 Grammys

Fleetwood Mac at the 1978 Grammys
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Feeling groovy! Christine McVie (center, crimped hair) celebrate Fleetwood Mac’s 1978 Grfammy win. She was with bandmates (from left) Lindsey Buckingham, Stevie Nicks, Mick Fleetwood, and John McVie.

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Christine McVie in 1983

Christine McVie in 1983
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Christine McVie is pictured in a 1983 portrait. She wore a striped swarter and had sunglasses on the desk.

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Fleetwood Mac in 1987

Fleetwood Mac in 1987
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Fleetwood Mac was notorious for the bandmates turbulent relationship. The band is seen here at a 1987 West Hollywood news conference after Lindsey Buckingham’s first departure from the band. From left to right appeared, Rick Vito, new member; Christine McVie; Mick Fleetwood; Stevie Nicks; Billy Burnette, new member; and John McVie.

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Christine McVie in 1988

Christine McVie in 1988
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Christine McVie was beautiful while playing piano during a Fleetwood Mac concert at London’s Wembley Arena in 1988. She wore a sparkly dress and had big hair.

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Christine McVie in 2010

Christine McVie in 2010
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Christine McVie looked chipper while walking her dogs around her town Wickhambreaux, in the county of Kent, Britain on Mar. 15, 2010. She was bundled up for the stroll.

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Christine McVie in 2013

Christine McVie in 2013
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Christine McVie was chic for the 58th Ivor Novello awards at the Grosvenor House in London. She wore subtle pinstripes with chic jewelry.

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Christine McVie in 2013

Christine McVie in 2013
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Christine McVie attends the launch of Jenny Boyd’s book at My Hotel in London’s posh Chelsea neighborhood on Sep. 26, 2013. She wore a red blouse and had her hair pinned to the side.

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Christine McVie in 2014

Christine McVie in 2014
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Christine McVie played Madison Square Garden with Fleetwood Mac in Oct. of 2014. Looking classic, she rocked a sparkly black jacket and played piano.

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Fleetwood Mac in 2014

Fleetwood Mac in 2014
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Christine McVie joined forces with Stevie Nicks (center) and Lindsey Buckingham to announce new Fleetwood Mac music in 2014. They’re seen during a visit to NBC’s Today show.

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Christine McVie in 2017

Christine McVie in 2017
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Christine McVie radiated rocker chic while attending the London bok launch of Tara Bernerd: Place on Mar. 8, 2017. Her leather jacket and long scarf looked so cool.

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Christine McVie in 2017

Christine McVie in 2017
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Christine McVie played with Lindsey Buckingham during a concert at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida on Nov. 11, 2017. She was ready to rock.

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Christine McVie & Stevie Nicks in 2018

Christine McVie & Stevie Nicks in 2018
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Christine McVie and Stevie Nicks get close during the 2018 MusiCares Person of the Year Gala. Though the bandmates had feuded over the years, they looked like they’d put the past behind them.

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Christine McVie in 2019

Christine McVie in 2019
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Christine McVie played with Fleetwood Mac at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia on Mar. 3, 2019. She looked like a master of those keys and synths.

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Christine McVie & Neil Finn in 2019

Christine McVie & Neil Finn in 2019
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Christine McVie and Neil Finn hugged during the 2019 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Mar. 29. She wore cool combat boots and had on long beads with a lacy cardigan.

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Fleetwood Mac in 2019

Fleetwood Mac in 2019
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Rock icons! Fleetwood Mac’s Mike Campbell, Stevie Nicks, Christine McVie, and Mick Fleetwood were beyond proud during their 2019 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. It was in New York.

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