Cinema VinesFleetwood Mac icon Stevie Nicks is grieving the loss of her younger brother, Christopher Aaron "Chris" Nicks, who died on September 4, 2026, at the age of 72. Chris, the only sibling of the legendary singer, had spent the last two and a half years battling cancer in relative privacy before passing away surrounded by family.
The news came via an Instagram post from Chris’s daughter, Nixi Parkinson Nicks, who shared the heartbreaking announcement. In her caption she wrote, “Second star to the right, and straight on till morning,” adding, “I love you, daddy. Rest easy.” The family’s tribute was followed by a heartfelt message from Mick Fleetwood, Stevie’s long‑time bandmate, who recalled the many memories of Chris’s vibrant life and called him a “forever beacon of inspiration.”
Although Chris largely stayed out of the spotlight, he played a significant behind‑the‑scenes role in Stevie’s career. In 1985 he co‑wrote the track “The Nightmare” for her third solo album, Rock a Little, and later helped manage merchandise during several of her solo tours. He was also known for introducing Stevie before her performances on tours linked to Rock a Little (1986), The Other Side of the Mirror (1989), Street Angel (1994) and Enchanted (1998).
Stevie has not yet spoken publicly about her brother’s death, but she has spoken of their bond in the past. During a 2018 concert she paused before performing Fleetwood Mac’s classic “Landslide” to dedicate the song to Chris, saying, “I would like to dedicate this song to someone who no matter what our problems are or how much we fight or what comes between us, he always has my back.”
The family’s announcement, coupled with the tributes from both Mick Fleetwood and Stevie’s fans, underscores the deep personal and professional connection Chris maintained with his sister and the music world. His passing leaves a void in the lives of those who knew him and in the legacy of Fleetwood Mac’s storied history.
