Glenn Fry, Eagles Guitarist, Dies At 67 Due To Multiple Illnesses

Glenn Fry, a 67-year old guitarist of the Eagles, a folk rock band from California died In January 18 in New York City due to multiple health complications.

As written in the group's website via The Washington Post, Fry died after suffering several diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, acute ulcerative colitis and pneumonia.

The band is supposed to receive recognition to their contribution to the music industry at the Kennedy Center Honors in December last year but the ceremony was cancelled due to the guitarist's failing health. Last month, the band also updated that Fry has to undergo 'major surgery and a lengthy recovery period' after suffering from intestinal problems, according to a report from Sun Sentinel.

Fry, who hails from Detroit, started his career in the 60s in Michigan playing for several bands. He was behind Bob Seger's very famous track, "Ramblin' Gamblin' Man. He then moved to California and actively took part in the rock scene which later lead him to work with Linda Ronstadt, who is still a rising star that time.

Eagles was formed when Fry met Don Henley at the Troubadour nightclub in Los Angeles in 1971. They completed their band when the addition of guitarist Bernie Leadon and bassist Randy Meisner.

Fry and Don Henley hold a special bond in songwriting. The two musicians with Don Felder created their epic track, Hotel California, said to reflect the high life of Los Angeles. The song was originally titled Mexican Reggae for its reference on marijuana use.

Glenn Fry has his own single performance in the 1985 song, The Heat Is On, a track featured in movies like Eddie Murphy film "Beverly Hills Cop," and "Smuggler's Blues" from "Miami Vice.

Meanwhile, Twitter flooded with condolences and expressions of lose to another music legend who died in the wake of David Bowie's death.

"We lost another legend . #RIP Glenn Frey. Way too young. Love this family. Losing legends so young reminds us all how precious life is," Maria Shriver posted on Twitter as mentioned in New York Daily News.

"So saddened and shocked by the loss of Glenn Frey. Thank you for the music that paved the way for so many others," Brad Paisley wrote.

"Thank you for making amazing music that we can all share for generations. RIP Glenn Frey," Hanson wrote.