One of the founding members of the Eagles, Glenn Frey, died today in New York City, his family and band mates announced on the band's website.
He was 67 years of age.
According to the statement from his loved ones and colleagues, Frey's death was caused by complications from rheumatoid arthritis, acute ulcerative colitis and pneumonia.
"The Frey family would like to thank everyone who joined Glenn to fight this fight and hoped and prayed for his recovery," read a statement on the Eagles' website. "Words can neither describe our sorrow nor our love and respect for all that he has given to us, his family, the music community and millions of fans worldwide."
A Detroit native, Frey met Don Henley when they were in their 20s and new to the music business. Soon after, they formed the Eagles with Randy Meisner and Bernie Leadon, quickly becoming one of the most popular rock bands of all time, with hits including "Take It Easy," "Desperado," and "Hotel California." (Meisner was replaced by Timothy B. Schmit in 1977 and Joe Walsh took over for Leadon in 1975.)
"Glenn was the one who started it all. He was the spark plug, the man with the plan," Henley noted. "He had an encyclopedic knowledge of popular music and a work ethic that wouldn’t quit. He was funny, bullheaded, mercurial, generous, deeply talented and driven."
Last summer, the Eagles toured to promote an Emmy-winning documentary called "History of the Eagles."
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