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'She was a musical comrade': Fleetwood Mac's Lindsey Buckingham pays heartwarming tribute to Christine McVie

'Her spirit will live on through that body of work and that legacy,' wrote Lindsey Buckingham remembering Christine McVie

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM:  Christine McVie, co-lead vocalist, and songwriter for Fleetwood Mac alongside Lindsey Buckingham, died at the age of 79 on Wednesday, November 30, following an illness. Buckingham and McVie collaborated on phenomenal hit songs like 'Don't Stop' and 'Little Lies'. The co-lead vocalist came forward to remember McVie and said that "her spirit will live on through that body of work." The fans were in absolute awe of the reaction.

Buckingham remembered the British rockstar and wrote, "Christine McVie's sudden passing is profoundly heartbreaking. Not only were she and I part of the magical family of Fleetwood Mac, to me Christine was a musical comrade, a friend, a soul mate, a sister. For over four decades, we helped each other create a beautiful body of work and a lasting legacy that continues to resonate today. I feel very lucky to have known her. Though she will be deeply missed, her spirit will live on through that body of work and that legacy." Buckingham collaborated with the 79-year-old singer on several projects and released 'Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie,' a studio album on June 9, 2017.

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Fans console Lindsey Buckingham after Christine McVie's tribute 

One user wrote, "Beautifully put, Lindsey. To hear Christine passed was surprising. The last time I saw her live was with you at Humphreys by the Bay in October 2017. What a great show that was. I loved the album you two made and all of the music you made as FM. I will cherish it always." Another user tweeted, "So sorry for both your personal and professional loss. Hopefully you have good family around you to support and love you as you grieve. This is a hard one for so many reasons. Prayers and best wishes, Lindsey, and RIP Christine McVie"

One user wrote, "Condolences on the loss of your friend. I really loved the album you you made together as a duo a few years ago. Peace." Another user tweeted, "So very sorry for your loss, Lindsey...your kinship created a synergy elevating each other's work to greater heights. The 2017 duo album was sublime and rekindled a creative flame. She was "Perfect" in every sense of the word..."

One user remembered the duo and tweeted, "I listened to the rumours album so many times I thought you guys would be there forever. Spent many long days with fleetwood mac as my only company." Another user wrote, "Lindsey, you made your ADORATION & RESPECT for Christine VERY clear multiple times in interviews over the past decade. She too spoke highly of you as a friend & artist. My sincere condolences to you & the other members of Fleetwood Mac. The music lives on."

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