Steuart Smith has been a member of the Eagles for nearly 25 years, but he’s revealed he’ll be bowing out following a recent health diagnosis.
“It is with profound regret that, due to performance issues associated with my diagnosed Parkinsonism, I find that I must bow out of my role with the Eagles while I can still do so gracefully,” Smith shared in a statement.
“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.”
Steuart Smith.
Founding member Don Henley also added to the statement saying, “The Eagles will be forever grateful for the extraordinary talents that he brought to both our recordings and live performances. Steuart will be greatly missed, but he will always be part of our musical family. We know our many fans join us in wishing him well.”
According to the Parkinson’s Foundation, Parkinsonism describes “a collection of movement symptoms associated with several conditions including Parkinson’s disease. These symptoms include slow movements, stiffness, walking and balance issues, and/or tremor.”
Smith’s statement comes after fans noticed a lineup change during the band’s first 2025 performance at the Sphere in Las Vegas on January 17.
The longtime guitarist was notably absent, with musician Chris Holt in his place.
