Stevie Nicks' Brother Chris Nicks Dead at 72: Mick Fleetwood Pays Tribute

Stevie Nicks, the iconic member of Fleetwood Mac, is grieving the loss of her younger brother, Chris Nicks, who passed away on September 4 at the age of 72 after a battle with cancer. Chris, who spent the last two and a half years fighting the disease, chose to keep his diagnosis private. His death was announced by his daughter, Nixi Parkinson Nicks, who described her father as someone who touched countless lives and left his mark on many people.

She emphasized his deep bond with friends and family, adding, "Rest easy, Coach. We will see you in Neverland."

Fleetwood Mac co-founder Mick Fleetwood paid tribute to Chris, reflecting on their shared history with Stevie and the Fleetwood Mac family. Fleetwood expressed that Chris' zest for life would be an enduring source of inspiration, and he mourned the loss of a cherished family member. Chris, although relatively private compared to his sister, had a significant role behind the scenes in Stevie's career.

He assisted with merchandise operations for several of Stevie's solo tours and was known for introducing her during performances, notably for tours like Rock a Little and The Other Side of the Mirror.

Chris also made contributions by appearing in Stevie Nicks' music videos and received songwriting credit on the track "The Nightmare" from her 1985 solo album Rock a Little. He was not an official member of Fleetwood Mac but remained a trusted part of Stevie's inner circle for decades. Chris is survived by his daughter Jessica Nixi Nicks, son-in-law Alec, grandchildren Roman and Willow, his former wife Lori, sister Stevie Nicks, and other extended family members.