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Fleetwood Mac cancels shows due to McVie cancer treatment

John McVie of Fleetwood Mac, pictured in July 2013. Getty Images

LOS ANGELES – Fleetwood Mac is cancelling planned performances in Australia and New Zealand as bassist John McVie is treated for cancer.

Band members Mick Fleetwood, Stevie Nicks and Lindsay Buckingham said in a statement Sunday that they’re sorry to cancel the 14 show dates and hope “fans everywhere will join us in wishing John and his family all the best.”

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Band spokeswoman Liz Rosenberg did not specify what type of cancer McVie is treating.

Fleetwood Mac recently finished a European tour. The New Zealand and Australia shows were scheduled through Dec. 7. The band is also set to perform in Las Vegas on Dec. 30.

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