Stevie Nicks' younger brother, Christopher Aaron Nicks, has passed away at the age of 72. The Fleetwood Mac frontwoman's only sibling breathed his last on Friday, September 4, leaving behind a legacy of close family ties and shared artistic history. His daughter, Nixi Parkinson Nicks, took to Instagram to confirm the upsetting news and bid farewell to her father, who died over two years after he was diagnosed with cancer.
"Second star to the right, and straight on till morning," she wrote alongside an emotional image of her hand holding her father's hand. Christopher shared Nixi with his ex-wife, Lori Perry-Nicks, who previously worked for Stevie as a backup singer, maintaining a tight-knit family circle despite the challenges of life in the public eye over the decades.
In an Instagram Stories post, the grieving daughter shared further details about his final moments, writing: "It is with a broken heart that I announce the passing of my father, Christopher Aaron Nicks, early this morning, surrounded by family." She noted that he spent the last 2.5 years battling cancer with immense courage, keeping the diagnosis strictly private so that friends and fans would not worry about him.
Tributes have since poured in from close friends, fans, and associates of the Nicks family, remembering Christopher for his gentle nature and unwavering support for his sister's legendary career. Concluding her heartfelt social media farewell, Nixi added, "Rest easy, Coach. We will see you in Neverland," encapsulating the deep bond they shared until the very end.
