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Stevie Nicks’ younger brother, Christopher, dead at 72 following private cancer battle

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Serna, V. (2026, September 6). Stevie Nicks’ younger brother, Christopher, dead at 72 following private cancer battle. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/09/06/celebrity-news/stevie-nicks-younger-brother-christopher-dead-at-72-following-cancer-battle/

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New York Post · collected 2026-09-06 · by Vanessa Serna

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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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Nixi PERSON · 8× Christopher PERSON · 7× Christopher A. Nicks PERSON · 3× Nixi Parkinson Nicks PERSON · 3× Fleetwood Mac PERSON · 2× Stevie Nicks PERSON · 2× Facebook ORG · 1× Lori PERSON · 1× Lori Perry-Nicks PERSON · 1× Page Six Daily ORG · 1×

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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.

Claims (29 extracted, 3 hedged)

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. asserted
daughter → pass → Facebook
“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. uncertain
she → know → shock
“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. asserted
Nixi → know → himself
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.” asserted
piece → share → them
“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. asserted
she → know → circle
Christopher was mourned by his ex-wife and Nixi’s mom, Lori Perry-Nicks. asserted
Christopher → mourn → wife
“We will all miss him, in so many ways,” she wrote in the comments section. “He was an anomaly … asserted
He → miss → section
And they certainly broke the mold when they created him. asserted
they → break → him
I miss you already,” Lori added. asserted
Lori → miss → you
Nixi also honored her father via her Instagram Stories, sharing a photo of herself holding his hand. asserted
Nixi → honor → hand
I love you, daddy. asserted
I → love → you
🕊️,” she captioned the photo. asserted
she → caption → photo
In a follow-up video, she thanked fans for sharing their stories and experiences with Christopher and for their well wishes. asserted
she → thank → wishes
“The passing of Chris Nicks has brought so many memories of his amazing life,” the musician wrote. asserted
musician → bring → life
“Much of course was shared connected to Fleetwood Mac. asserted
Much → share → Mac
“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.🥁❤️🥁❤️.” asserted
he → miss → Mac
Your voice matters. asserted
voice → matter → ?
Discussions are moderated for civility. asserted
Discussions → moderate → civility
Read our guidelines Christopher Nicks has died at the age of 72. asserted
Nicks → read → 72
Christopher passed away on Friday, his daughter, Nixi Parkinson Nicks, announced. asserted
daughter → pass → Friday
(Seen here: Nixi and Christopher holding hands. asserted
Nixi → see → hands
"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. asserted
she → announce → Facebook
"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. uncertain
Nixi → know → day
Nixi (seen above with her dad and other men) shared that her father kept his cancer diagnosis private. asserted
father → see → diagnosis
nixinicks/instagram "Please know it was because he never wanted people to worry about him that he kept this to himself," she continued. asserted
she → know → himself
(Seen here: Christopher cooking on the grill.) asserted
Christopher → see → grill
Christopher A. Nicks/Facebook Nixi also thanked fans for their well-wishes. asserted
Nixi → thank → wishes
(Seen here: Christopher posing near a boat. asserted
Christopher → see → boat
Christopher A. Nicks/Facebook Stevie (seen performing at the 2026 Met Gala in May) has yet to address her brother's death. uncertain
Nicks → see → death
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