Bill Clinton Pays Tribute to Fleetwood Mac’s Christine McVie

The two-term democrat and philanthropist mourned the passing of the 79-year-old rock icon

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Family said she died at a hospital at 79 after a “short illness.”

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Clinton tweeted "I’m saddened by the passing of Christine McVie,”

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Don’t Stop’ was her ’92 campaign theme song – it perfectly captured the mood of a nation eager for better days

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Clinton included a short video with his message, in which the one of Mac’s most beloved singles

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According to the singer’s family, she died “peacefully” at a hospital on Wednesday following a “short illness.”

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She was truly one-of-a-kind, special and talented beyond measure.

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She was the best musician anyone could have in their band and the best friend anyone could have in their life

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