Christine McVie, Fleetwood Mac singer and keyboardist, dies at 79

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Christine McVie performs in 2014 as Fleetwood Mac reunited for a new album and tour that included this stop at the Forum in Los Angeles.
Michael Robinson Chavez/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images "We kindly ask that you respect the family's privacy at this extremely painful time, and we would like everyone to keep Christine in their hearts and remember the life of an incredible human being, and revered musician who was loved universally.
McVie, born Christine Perfect, joined Fleetwood Mac in 1970 after marrying the band's bassist, John McVie, and performed with the group for nearly 30 years before leaving the band.
"There are no words to describe our sadness at the passing of Christine McVie," the group said in a statement posted on social media platforms Wednesday.