Woman Accused of Attacking Lindsey Buckingham Claims He's Her Father

The former Fleetwood Mac guitarist was assaulted in Los Angeles last week by a woman who threw a powdery substance at him.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 9:33am

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The woman accused of stalking and attacking former Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham in Los Angeles last week has broken her silence, claiming that Buckingham is her birth father despite never having a relationship with him.

Why it matters

The bizarre incident has raised questions about the mental health and motivations of the alleged attacker, as well as the broader issue of celebrity stalking and the challenges of protecting public figures from such threats.

The details

Police say the woman threw a powdery substance at Buckingham during the attack, though the substance was later determined to be non-hazardous. The woman claims she did not know she had a restraining order against her and that Buckingham has never acted as a father to her.

  • The attack occurred last week in Los Angeles.
  • The woman claims the incident happened one time, last year.

The players

Lindsey Buckingham

A two-time Grammy Award winning guitarist and former member of the band Fleetwood Mac.

The woman accused of the attack

The woman who allegedly stalked and attacked Lindsey Buckingham, claiming he is her birth father despite never having a relationship with him.

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What they’re saying

“One time, that was last year. But I didn't know I had a restraining order on me. He wasn't a father to me, but he's my birth father.”

— The woman accused of the attack

The takeaway

This bizarre incident highlights the ongoing challenges of protecting public figures from stalking and attacks, as well as the complex mental health issues that can sometimes underlie such incidents.