Christopher Nicks has died at the age of 72 following a private battle with cancer. His daughter, Nixi Parkinson Nicks, announced his passing on Facebook, stating that he had spent the last 2.5 years battling cancer and had kept his diagnosis private to avoid worrying others. Nixi expressed the impact her father had on many lives, saying, "This will leave many more than his immediate family with a piece of them missing." She also mentioned the importance of his close friends to him.
Christopher was also remembered by his ex-wife, Lori Perry-Nicks, who commented on social media, "We will all miss him, in so many ways." She described him as an anomaly and expressed her deep feelings of loss.
Nixi honored her father on Instagram, sharing a photo of them together and writing, "Second star to the right, and straight on till morning. I love you, daddy. Rest easy." In a follow-up video, she thanked fans for their support and shared their stories about Christopher.
Stevie Nicks, 78, has not publicly addressed her brother's death yet, but Mick Fleetwood, 79, shared a tribute on Instagram, reflecting on the memories of Christopher's life and his connection to Fleetwood Mac. Fleetwood noted, "His zest for life will be a forever beacon of inspiration!!" and expressed his condolences, stating, "Chris you will be missed by me and I know the Family of Fleetwood Mac."