Eagles Guitarist Steuart Smith Retiring Amid Parkinsonism Diagnosis
Eagles guitarist Steuart Smith is stepping away from the iconic rock band after receiving a Parkinsonism diagnosis.
Eagles guitarist Steuart Smith is stepping away from the iconic rock band after receiving a Parkinsonism diagnosis.
The 72-year-old musician announced the news in a statement to People.
"It is with profound regret that, due to performance issues associated with my recently diagnosed Parkinsonism, I find that I must bow out of my role with the Eagles while I can still do so gracefully," Smith said.
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"It's been a great quarter of a century, and I had hoped to be able to finish out this year with the band, but I must now do what's best for all concerned."
The Parkinson's Foundation defines Parkinsonism as "a set of movement symptoms associated with Parkinson's disease and other disorders." Symptoms include "slow movements along with stiffness, walking and balance issues, and/or tremor."
Don Henley, a founding member of the Eagles, also announced Smith's retirement while praising the guitarist for his contributions to the band.