70s Star Lindsey Buckingham Attacked in Santa Monica

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Legendary Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham was reportedly attacked by a woman known to him while attending an appointment in Santa Monica, California on Wednesday. The 76-year-old musician was doused with an unknown substance as he was entering a building, but was not injured. Authorities described the woman as a stalking suspect, and no arrests have been made at this time. This incident comes just over a year after Buckingham was granted a restraining order against an alleged stalker named Michelle, who had been harassing him and his family since 2021.

Why it matters

Buckingham has endured a difficult few years, including being ousted from Fleetwood Mac in 2018 due to tensions with bandmate Stevie Nicks, and suffering a heart attack and vocal cord damage in 2019. This latest attack adds to the ongoing personal and professional challenges the iconic musician has faced in recent times.

The details

According to reports, the woman quickly fled the scene after the attack. Buckingham was not injured. Authorities stated the woman is considered a stalking suspect, but no arrests have been made. This incident is connected to a previous restraining order Buckingham obtained against an alleged stalker named Michelle, who had been harassing him and his family since 2021. Michelle had allegedly made threats against Buckingham's life and blamed him for facial deformities she claimed to have suffered as a child.

• The attack occurred on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 in Santa Monica, California.
• In 2021, Buckingham was granted a five-year restraining order against an alleged stalker named Michelle.

What they’re saying

What’s next

Authorities are continuing to investigate the attack and search for the suspect. It is unclear if this incident is directly connected to the previous restraining order case against Michelle.