The Eagles glen frey

THE band Eagles have confirmed the death of their founder Glenn Frey this evening.

Frey was paid tribute by the band on social media, who said: “It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of our comrade, Eagles founder, Glenn Frey, in New York City on Monday, January 18th, 2016.”

The statement continued: “Glenn fought a courageous battle for the past several weeks but, sadly, succumbed to 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.

“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.”

The band then shared lyrics to a song written by Frey titled ‘It’s Your World Now.’ You can read the full post by the band via their Facebook page.