Christopher Nicks dies Sept 4 aged 72

Christopher Nicks, the younger brother of Fleetwood Mac singer Stevie Nicks, has died at the age of 72. His passing occurred on Friday, September 4, 2026, following a private battle with cancer that lasted two and a half years. His daughter, Nixi Nicks, announced his death in an Instagram post on Friday, stating that her father died early that morning surrounded by family. She revealed that Christopher Nicks had been diagnosed with cancer over two years prior but had chosen to keep his illness private to avoid worrying others. Nixi described her father as someone who had left a significant mark on many people and expressed her profound grief, concluding her message with "Rest easy, Coach. We will see you in Neverland." Mick Fleetwood, a co-founder of Fleetwood Mac, paid tribute to Christopher Nicks on social media. Fleetwood described him as a "forever beacon of inspiration" and recalled many memories shared with him, particularly those connected to Fleetwood Mac. He added that Christopher would be missed by himself and the wider Fleetwood Mac family.