Stevie Nicks' younger brother, Christopher Aaron Nicks, has died aged 72 after a two-and-a-half-year struggle with cancer. He passed away with family by his side on Friday, his daughter confirmed in a heartbreaking social media post.
Daughter's tribute
Sharing the news on Instagram, his daughter Nixi posted a photo of her hand holding his, writing: "second star to the right, and straight on till morning. i love you, daddy. rest easy."
Nixi continued: "It is with a broken heart that I announce the passing of my father, Christopher Aaron Nicks, early this morning, surrounded by family."
Private battle
She added: "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. 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 wrote: "I know that he has left his mark on so many people, and this will leave many more than his immediate family with a piece of them missing. I know I speak for my dad when I say that his friends, his lost boys, meant the world to him."
She ended her message: "Rest easy, Coach. We will see you in Neverland."
