Glenn Frey, Founding Member Of The Eagles, Has Died
(CBS) – Glenn Frey, a founding member of the Eagles who co-wrote some of the group's biggest hits, has died following a combination of health problems. He was 67.
The Eagles announced Frey's passing on the group's website Monday, saying, "Words can neither describe our sorrow, nor our love and respect for all that he has given to us, his family, the music community & millions of fans worldwide."
The Eagles formed in the early-1970s, blending folk, rock and country with crisp harmonies. The group went on to mega success until breaking up in 1980, but reunited through the intervening years for tours and new recordings.
Among the founding members of the Eagles was Don Henley, who, like Frey, found some success as a solo artist.
Frey, a guitarist and vocalist, is credited with writing or co-writing Eagles classics such as "Lyin' Eyes," "Tequila Sunrise," "Desperado," "Take it Easy" and "Hotel California."
TMZ reported Frey had undergone surgery late last year. Frey "fought a courageous battle for the past several weeks" but died from complications from Rheumatoid Arthritis, acute ulcerative colitis and pneumonia, the Eagles website announced. He died in New York.
The Eagles last played the Chicago area in the fall of 2013.