Stevie Nicks' younger brother, Christopher, has died at 72 after a private two-and-a-half-year battle with cancer. His daughter, Nixi Parkinson Nicks, announced his passing on Facebook, stating that he had kept his diagnosis hidden from the public to avoid worrying others. Fans and family members have shared tributes and memories of Christopher, including Stevie's bandmate Mick Fleetwood, who expressed sadness over his loss. The article is a straightforward report of Christopher's death and the reactions of those close to him.
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Stevie Nicks' younger brother, Christopher, has passed away at the age of 72, after a private battle with cancer that lasted 2.5 years. His daughter, Nixi Parkinson Nicks, announced his death on Facebook, saying that he had kept his diagnosis a secret to avoid worrying others. She shared a tribute to her father, describing him as someone who left a lasting impact on many people's lives. Christopher was also remembered by his ex-wife and mother of Nixi, Lori Perry-Nicks**, who expressed their grief in the comments section of Nixi's post.
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The younger brother of Fleetwood Mac singer Stevie Nicks passed away while surrounded by his family on Friday, his daughter, Nixi Parkinson Nicks, announced via Facebook.
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“Some of you may know that he has spent the last 2.5 years battling a cancer diagnosis, and to some this may come as a shock,” she wrote.
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“If this is news to you, please know it was because he never wanted people to worry about him that he kept this to himself,” Nixi continued.
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Nixi emotionally shared the “mark” the patriarch had left “on so many people,” adding, “This will leave many more than his immediate family with a piece of them missing.”
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“I know I speak for my dad when I say that his friends, his lost boys, meant the world to him,” she continued, referring to his close circle.
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Christopher was mourned by his ex-wife and Nixi’s mom, Lori Perry-Nicks.
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“We will all miss him, in so many ways,” she wrote in the comments section.
“He was an anomaly …
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And they certainly broke the mold when they created him.
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I miss you already,” Lori added.
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Nixi also honored her father via her Instagram Stories, sharing a photo of herself holding his hand.
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I love you, daddy.
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🕊️,” she captioned the photo.
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In a follow-up video, she thanked fans for sharing their stories and experiences with Christopher and for their well wishes.
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“The passing of Chris Nicks has brought so many memories of his amazing life,” the musician wrote.
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“Much of course was shared connected to Fleetwood Mac.
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“Chris you will be missed by me and I know the Family of Fleetwood Mac,” he added before signing off, “Peace and love … Mick Fleetwood.🥁❤️🥁❤️.”
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Christopher Nicks has died at the age of 72.
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Christopher passed away on Friday, his daughter, Nixi Parkinson Nicks, announced.
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(Seen here: Nixi and Christopher holding hands.
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"It is with a broken heart that I announce the passing of my father, Christopher A. Nicks, early this morning, surrounded by family," she wrote via Facebook.
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"Some of you may know that he has spent the last 2.5 years battling a cancer diagnosis, and to some this may come as a shock," Nixi (seen above with her father on her wedding day) added.
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Nixi (seen above with her dad and other men) shared that her father kept his cancer diagnosis private.
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nixinicks/instagram
"Please know it was because he never wanted people to worry about him that he kept this to himself," she continued.
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(Seen here: Christopher cooking on the grill.)
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Christopher A. Nicks/Facebook
Nixi also thanked fans for their well-wishes.
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(Seen here: Christopher posing near a boat.
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Christopher A. Nicks/Facebook
Stevie (seen performing at the 2026 Met Gala in May) has yet to address her brother's death.
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