Guitarist Glenn Frey, one of the
founders of seminal rock band The Eagles, died Monday after a weekslong
illness, the band announced on its website.
Frey was 67. He
died of complications from rheumatoid arthritis, acute ulcerative
colitis and pneumonia in New York City, according to The Eagles' site.
"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," said the
note, signed by Cindy, Taylor, Deacon and Otis Frey, along with Don
Henley and five other members of The Eagles.
A driving force
behind The Eagles, he co-wrote of some of the best-known singles and
albums in rock history, inlcuding "Hotel California," "Lying Eyes" and
"Take It Easy." The band is one of the top selling of all time, and was
inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998.
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