Christopher Aaron Nicks, the younger brother of Stevie Nicks, passed away early Friday morning following a two-and-a-half-year battle with cancer. He was 72.
His daughter, Nixi, announced the news on social media:
“It is with a broken heart that I announce the passing of my father, Christopher A. Nicks, early this morning, surrounded by family.
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.
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.
Rest easy, Coach. We will see you in Neverland.”
Throughout the years, Christopher maintained a close relationship with his famous sister Stevie, often managing merchandise on her solo tours and connecting directly with fans at the merch booth. He introduced Stevie on stage during her Rock a Little (1986), The Other Side of the Mirror (1989), Street Angel (1994), and Enchanted (1998) tours — a tradition previously carried out by their father, Jess. Christopher also appeared in her promotional music videos for “Talk to Me” and “I Can’t Wait,” and earned a co-songwriting credit on “The Nightmare” from the Rock a Little album.
Lori Nicks, Stevie’s longtime backing vocalist and Christopher’s former wife, shared her own tribute in response to Jessica’s post:
“Christopher is survived by his daughter, Nixi Parkinson Nicks (Jessica James); son-in-law, Alec Parkinson Nicks; grandchildren, Roman and Willow; former wife, Lori Nicks; sister, Stevie (Stephanie) Nicks; and extended family.
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Christopher Nicks made cameo appearances in Stevie Nicks’ music videos.
The Stevie Nicks Info Team extends its deepest condolences to the Nicks family.