Eagles Legend Glenn Frey Dies at 67

Updated: January 18, 2016 7:33 PM [ET] | Originally published: January 18, 2016 5:39 PM EST;

Glenn Frey, a founding member of the Eagles, has died after suffering from ongoing health problems, the legendary rock band said. He was 67.

Frey died on Monday in New York City following a “courageous” weeks-long battle with rheumatoid arthritis, acute ulcerative colitis and pneumonia, the Eagles said in a statement on their website.

“The Frey family would like to thank everyone who joined Glenn to fight this fight and hoped and prayed for his recovery,” the statement said. “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.”

Frey’s health problems last November forced the Eagles to put off their Kennedy Center Honor until 2016, the Washington Post reported at the time. Frey had a recurrence of “previous intestinal issues, which will require major surgery and a lengthy recovery period,” the band had said in a statement.

Tributes quickly poured in from the music community.

R.I. P. Glenn Frey.
Deepest condolences to his family and #Eagles.
— Carole King (@Carole_King) January 18, 2016

One of the greatest voices, musicians, contributors and collaborators to rock n roll music has passed away. RIP Glenn Frey
— Miles Teller (@Miles_Teller) January 18, 2016

R.I.P yet another legend today. Glenn Frey of the the Eagles.... Ur music is imbedded in my brain til the day I die, u will be missed!!
— ONEREPUBLIC (@OneRepublic) January 18, 2016

Glenn Frey, you will be sorely missed. Thank you for all you gave us.
— Sheryl Crow (@SherylCrow) January 18, 2016

"It may be rainin', but there's a rainbow above you."
We love you, #Glenn Frey.
— Rita Wilson (@RitaWilson) January 18, 2016

RIP, Glenn Frey.
Travel to the stars safely, bro. pic.twitter.com/jVDPy5zkLe
— Ryan Adams (@TheRyanAdams) January 18, 2016

One of Lady A's biggest influences has always been The Eagles. Heartbroken to hear we lost another great music icon. 💔 #rip #glennfrey
— Hillary Scott (@HillaryScottLA) January 18, 2016

So sad that Glenn Frey passed away. An incredible songwriter. If you do anything today, watch The Eagles documentary to witness genius. RIP.
— Nick Martin (@nodirectioncasa) January 18, 2016

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