Steuart Smith, the guitarist who has played with the Eagles since 2001, says he has to 'bow out' of the band after being diagnosed with Parkinsonism.

After being diagnosed with Parkinsonism, Steuart Smith is retiring as lead guitarist for the Eagles. The 72-year-old musician, who has acted as the “Hotel California” band’s co-lead guitarist for almost 25 years alongside Joe Walsh,

The Eagles will fly a little different this year. Guitarist Steuart Smith has announced that he’s retiring from the rock band after 24 years due to his health. “It is with profound regret that, due to performance issues associated with my recently diagnosed Parkinsonism,

Longtime Eagles guitarist Steuart Smith has departed the group after performing as part of its live lineup for nearly 25 years, citing a devastating health diagnosis.

Veteran guitarist Steuart Smith, who's been touring with the Eagles for 24 years, revealed that his recent Parkinsonism diagnosis had a profound impact on his decision to retire

The beloved rock band played at the Sphere without the band’s longtime guitarist Steuart Smith. The 72-year-old has left the group after recently being diagnosed with Parkinsonism, a general term for a group of neurological disorders that affect movement.

Steuart Smith, the longtime touring guitarist for the Eagles, on Monday announced his retirement due to complications from Parkinsonism.

Ethan Miller/Getty Images Steuart Smith has announced his retirement as the Eagles' lead guitarist after being diagnosed with Parkinsonism. Smith, 72, served as the band's touring co-lead guitarist for 24 years alongside Joe Walsh.