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Fleetwood Mac Keyboardist Christine McVie Leaves Behind $100 Million Legacy
Beloved Fleetwood Mac singer-songwriter and keyboardist Christine McVie, who passed away in November 2022 at age 79 following a stroke and a battle with cancer, left an estate valued at nearly $100 million. McVie, known for crafting timeless hits like “Don’t Stop,” “Little Lies,” and “Songbird,” was remembered by her bandmates as “the best musician anyone could have in their band and the best friend anyone could have in their life.” They described her as “truly one-of-a-kind, special and talented beyond measure.”
McVie’s estate will benefit her brother, John Perfect, and his children, as well as several charities. A musician himself, John collaborated with his sister on her 1971 album Future Games, playing saxophone on the instrumental track “What a Shame.” He also penned a sleeve note for her 2004 album, In the Meantime, which featured his son Dan’s guitar work, writing, and co-production.
In advance of an October 2024 auction of items from McVie’s life and career, the proceeds of which will be donated to charity, John shared memories of his sister. Remembering her “directness with a strongly developed sense of humour,” he noted that this characteristic informed the power of her music.
He also recalled their shared musical upbringing: “In our family, music was very important… Chris would play the piano, and I would play the saxophone.
Just jam like that. It was fun.”
McVie, who enjoyed the quintessential British village lifestyle, resided for 25 years on a multi-million dollar estate outside Canterbury before selling it in 2015 and moving back to London to be closer to her bandmates during Fleetwood Mac’s reunion tour. The Kent estate, purchased in disrepair, underwent extensive renovations during her ownership.