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Stevie Nicks' Brother Passes Away Aged 72 After Cancer Battle
His daughter said he died surrounded by family after quietly battling cancer for 2.5 years, while Stevie Nicks has not commented publicly.
On Friday, September 4, Christopher Aaron Nicks, the younger brother of Fleetwood Mac frontwoman Stevie Nicks, died at age 72. His daughter Nixi Parkinson Nicks announced he passed away surrounded by family after a 2.5-year cancer battle.
Although he largely stayed out of the spotlight, Christopher played a significant role within the Fleetwood Mac orbit, managing merchandise and introducing Stevie during solo tours including Rock a Little , The Other Side of the Mirror , Street Angel , and Enchanted .
Beyond tour support, Christopher appeared in music videos for "Talk to Me" and "I Can't Wait," and received a songwriting credit on "The Nightmare" from the 1985 album Rock a Little.
Fleetwood Mac co-founder Mick Fleetwood paid tribute to Christopher, writing, "His zest for life will be a forever beacon of inspiration!!" Christopher is survived by daughter Nixi, son-in-law Alec, grandchildren Roman and Willow, and former wife Lori.
"I know that he has left his mark on so many people," Nixi wrote of her father's legacy. At the time of publishing, Stevie has not publicly commented on her brother's death.