Harry Styles, Haim, Bette Midler, The Eagles & More Remember Fleetwood Mac Singer Christine McVie: 'RIP Songbird'

Christine McVie has touched hearts around the world with her lyricism about the joys and sorrows of love as a member of Fleetwood Mac and through his own solo efforts as a singer-songwriter. It was more than apparent after news of his death at 79 was announced on Wednesday and reactions from the music industry, friends and fans of Fleetwood Mac began flooding social media.

Fleetwood Mac members released a joint statement about their group and individual accounts, this is as well as most came to learn of his death.

"There are no words to describe our sadness at the passing of Christine McVie. She was truly one of a kind, special and talented beyond measure. She was the best musician you could ever have in your band and the best friend you could ever have in your life. We had so many lucky to have a lifetime with her. Individually and together, we have deeply cherished Christine and are grateful for the incredible memories we have. She will be sorely missed."

Later, Stevie Nicks shared a touching tribute dedicated to her "best friend in the world since the first day of 1975."

Mick Fleetwood followed suit, posting a statement on his Instagram.

The Eagles, whose decades-long career parallels that of Fleetwood Mac, have shared the following official statement with variety:

"We are deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Christine McVie. Her spirit was vibrant and moving , and her music was and will remain a gift to the world. We had the greatest admiration and respect for Christine. We send our heartfelt condolences to her family, bandmates and legions of fans.

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Haim, whose song "Hallelujah" was quoted in Nicks' handwritten tribute, posted a photo of the two The Women of Fleetwood Mac writing, “The sisterhood that Stevie and Christine had was so vital to us growing up. Seeing two strong women supporting each other in our favorite band has had a huge impact on us throughout our lives."

Alana Haim, who wrote the lyrics to the "Hallelujah" verse that Nicks shared, posted her own photo set on Instagram. "I'm at a loss for words...I was constantly listening to Fleetwood Mac with my best friend Sammi Kane Kraft," she said in the caption. "I wrote my verse to 'Hallelujah' to try and help me heal after he passed. Seeing Stevie and Christine together changed my life forever and made me want to play music. I'm speechless . I love you so much Stevie, rip the beautiful songbird."

Harry Styles shared a black and white photo of McVie on his Instagram Stories. with an emoji of a white dove and a black heart. The British singer has several connections with members of Fleetwood Mac; namely, her friendship with Nicks — who credited Styles' "Fine Line" album with getting her through the pandemic — and Mick Fleetwood, who appeared as the face of Styles' beauty brand earlier this year.

"Christine was a gem," Heart lead singer Ann Wilson wrote in a caption Instagram. “Chic and a beautiful songwriter. "Over my head" has always been my sensual and angelic favorite. Bon Voyage my sweet soul!"