Stevie Nicks' brother, Christopher Aaron Nicks, dies at 72
Christopher Aaron Nicks, the younger brother and only sibling of Fleetwood Mac singer Stevie Nicks, died following a private battle with cancer, according to multiple reports. He passed away at the age of 72. His daughter, Nixi Parkinson Nicks, announced the passing on social media, sharing a photograph of herself holding her father's hand and noting that he passed away while surrounded by family on Friday, September 4, 2026.
According to family statements shared online, Christopher kept his diagnosis largely out of the public eye. Nixi explained that he spent a prolonged period fighting the illness privately because he did not want people to worry about him. Tributes quickly followed from friends and associates, with Nixi addressing her late father directly on social media by writing,
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Nixi Parkinson Nicks, Daughter, via social media
She also shared a caption reading,
"Second star to the right, and straight on till morning. I love you, daddy. Rest easy."
Nixi Parkinson Nicks, Daughter, via social media
Christopher's connection to the music world extended far beyond his familial relationship with the rock icon. While he generally avoided the celebrity spotlight, he maintained a vital presence behind the scenes throughout his sister's career. According to reports, he managed merchandise operations for several of Stevie Nicks' solo tours and frequently introduced her on stage during multiple concert runs, including tours named Rock a Little, The Other Side of the Mirror, Street Angel, and Enchanted. Before Christopher took over the role, those introductions had often been handled by the siblings' father, Jess Nicks.
His creative footprint also included appearing as a dancer in the music videos for "Talk to Me" and "I Can't Wait." Furthermore, he received a co-writing credit on the track "The Nightmare" from his sister's album Rock a Little. Christopher was previously married to Lori Perry-Nicks, who worked as a backup singer for Stevie Nicks. Following his death, Lori shared her own emotional tribute, describing him as a unique figure who lived life by his own rules, writing,
"He loved life! He was an anomaly… And they certainly broke the mold when they created him. There will never be another one like him."
Lori Perry-Nicks, Ex-wife, via Facebook
Fleetwood Mac co-founder Mick Fleetwood also paid tribute to Christopher on social media, sharing a throwback black-and-white photograph of the brother-sister duo. Fleetwood recalled that much of Christopher's life was shared in connection to the band and praised his enduring energy.
"His zest for life will be a forever beacon of inspiration!!"
Mick Fleetwood, Bandmate, via Instagram
Fleetwood wrote, adding that Christopher would be deeply missed by him and the wider family associated with the band.
Christopher is survived by his daughter Nixi, his son-in-law Alec, his grandchildren Roman and Willow, his former wife Lori, and his sister Stevie Nicks, alongside other extended relatives. As tributes from fans and associates continue to circulate following the news, family members have not disclosed further details regarding the specific type of cancer he fought. Public statements from relatives emphasize the personal legacy he left behind among his close friends, whom Nixi referred to as his lost boys, and the enduring memory of his vibrant spirit within the wider music community.
