Glenn Frey has died at the age of 67 in New York City.
TMZ reported the cause of death was a combination of complications from rheumatoid arthritis, acute ulcerative colitis, and pneumonia.
The Michigan native was a founding member and guitarist of the 1970s band the Eagles, which produced one of the biggest rock hits of all time: Hotel California.
Gone too young: Glenn Frey has died at the age of 67 in New York City; here he is seen in February
The band's here: Frey with Timothy B. Schmit, Don Henley and Joe Walsh at the History of the Eagles Part 1 documentary announcement during the 2013 Sundance Film Festival
Frey had been battling intestinal issues for months and had surgery in November. TMZ added in the last few days his condition took a turn for the worse.
His illness forced the Eagles to pull out of their Kennedy Center Honors appearance in December. At the time, the band said he needed major surgery that would require a lengthy recovery, added the site.
The star was a major part of the Eagles, helping them land in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame with several classics.
He inspired millions: The Michigan native on stage in Los Angeles in 1977
Legendary: He was a founding member and guitarist of the 1970s band the Eagles, which produced one of the biggest rock hits of all time: Hotel California; here they are seen in the early Seventies
A struggle: Frey, seen here in 1973, had been battling intestinal issues for months and had surgery in November. TMZ added in the last few days his condition took a turn for the worse
He co-wrote and sang most of the Eagles hits, including Take It Easy, Tequila Sunrise, Lyin' Eyes, New Kid In Town and Heartache Tonight.
When the Eagles split up in 1980, the musician went off on his own and found success.
His single The Heat Is On was a chart topper after it appeared in the 1984 film Beverly Hills Cop.
They made their mark: The Eagles had a very successful time touring; here they are seen in the late 1970s
He also came out with You Belong to the City, which was used often in commercials.
Frey contributed the song Flip City to the Ghostbusters II soundtrack, and Part of Me, Part of You to the soundtrack for Thelma & Louise. During his solo career, Frey had 12 charting songs in the U.S. Top 100
He fought: His illness forced the Eagles to pull out of their Kennedy Center Honors appearance in December. At the time, the band said he needed major surgery that would require a lengthy recovery, added the site; here he is pictured in April 2014
His brood: Glenn with wife Cindy and family arrive at the 10th Annual Lupus LA Orange Ball at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel on in 2010
Frey also appeared in several episodes of Miami Vice.
In 1994 he reunited with the Eagles. They launched their Hell Freezes Over tour which was a massive success. In 2012, he released he released his first solo album in 20 years, After Hours, featuring covers of pop standards from the 1940s to the 1960s.
As a member of Eagles, Frey won six Grammy Awards, and five American Music Awards. The Eagles have sold over 120 million albums worldwide and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998, the first year they were nominated.
He is survived by his wife Cindy with whom he has three children.
They performed all over the world: Randy Meisner, Bernie Leadon, Don Henley and Glenn (L-R) perform during their History of the Eagles tour at Rogers Arena in 2013
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