Christine McVie died of an “ischemic stroke” in November, based on a report citing her death certificates.
The British vocalist and keyboardist, who was greatest identified for bringing her abilities to Fleetwood Mac, died on Nov. 30 at a hospital after a “short illness.” She was 79.
The certificates, obtained by the Blast on Monday, listed the stroke as the first trigger of death. The Mayo Clinic says, “An ischemic stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted or reduced, preventing brain tissue from getting oxygen and nutrients.”
The secondary trigger of death listed on the certificates was “metastatic malignancy of unknown primary origin.” According to the Blast, “Cancer had spread in her body where the primary source or tumor is not detected.”
McVie, based on her death certificates, additionally had “atrial fibrillation” (a standard sort of irregular heartbeat) and “large atrial thrombus.”
At the time of her death, McVie’s household stated she “passed away peacefully” however didn’t reveal extra particulars. Months earlier than, in June, the singer advised Rolling Stone that she was in “quite bad health,” describing a persistent again drawback that made it troublesome for her to face.
“There are no words to describe our sadness at the passing of Christine McVie,” Fleetwood Mac stated in a joint assertion following her death.
“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.”
Drummer Mick Fleetwood and singer Stevie Nicks paid tribute to their late collaborator with separate Instagram posts. In a handwritten letter shared on social media, Nicks mourned her “best friend in the whole world.”
“Since Saturday, one song has been swirling around in my head over and over and over. I thought I might possibly get to sing it to her, and so, I’m singing it to her now,” she wrote. “I always knew I would need these words one day (written by the Ladies Haim).”
Nicks then shared lyrics to Haim’s “Hallelujah.”
“I had a greatest buddy / But she has come to go / One I want I might see now / You at all times remind me / That reminiscences will final / These arms attain out / You have been there to guard me / Like a protect / Long hair working with me / Through the sphere / Everywhere / You’ve been with me all alongside,” Nicks wrote.
Times staff writers Mikael Wood and Christi Carras contributed to this report.
This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
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