Stevie Nicks’ younger brother Christopher has died aged 72 after a two-and-a-half-year private battle with cancer.
Christopher’s daughter Nixi announced his death in an Instagram post on Friday, emotionally revealing that her father was surrounded by family when he died.
Nixi posted a photo holding her father’s hand, alongside the caption: ‘It is with a broken heart that I announce the passing of my father, Christopher Aaron Nicks, early this morning, surrounded by family.
“Some of you may know that he has been battling a cancer diagnosis for the past 2.5 years, and for some this may come as a shock.
“If this is news to you, please know that he kept this to himself because he never wanted people to worry about him.
“I know he left his mark on so many people, and because of this, many more people than his immediate family will have a piece of them missing.
Stevie Nicks’ younger brother Christopher has died aged 72 after a private two-and-a-half-year battle with cancer (pictured with his daughter Nixi)
Christopher’s daughter Nixi announced his death in an Instagram post on Friday, emotionally revealing that her father was surrounded by family when he died
“I know I speak for my father when I say that his friends, his lost boys, meant the world to him.”
She concluded, “Rest in peace, coach. We’ll see you in Neverland.’
Fleetwood Mac co-founder Mick Fleetwood paid an emotional tribute to the ‘forever beacon of inspiration’ on social media.
He wrote: ‘Chris Nicks’ passing has brought back so many memories of his amazing life. Much was of course shared in connection with Fleetwood Mac..
‘His zest for life will forever be a beacon of inspiration!! Chris, you will be missed by me and I know the Fleetwood Mac family.Peace and love.. Mick Fleetwood.’
Christopher largely avoided the spotlight, although he played an important role behind the scenes throughout Stevie’s career.
Stevie previously revealed how much her brother means to her: “My family is so important to me that last night I started crying in the middle of the night because I missed my brother, and I had to call him, and I didn’t have any phone numbers.
‘I don’t have anyone’s phone number because I don’t have a book.
Fleetwood Mac co-founder Mick Fleetwood paid an emotional tribute to the ‘forever beacon of inspiration’ on social media (pictured with Stevie in 2015)
John McVie, Christine McVie, Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham and Mick Fleetwood photographed LR in 1977
“I had to talk to Christopher because I just needed someone to tell me that everything is okay, and yes, my family is very, very important to me, and you are important to me, and all the people who come to me are important to me.”
Christopher welcomed his daughter Nixi with his ex-wife, Lori Perry-Nicks, who was previously one of Stevie’s backup singers.
In a post on Facebook, Lori wrote, “He loved life! He was an anomaly… And they certainly broke the mold when they created him. There will never be anyone like him again.’
