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Eagles guitarist Steuart Smith retiring due to Parkinsonism diagnosis: ‘Profound regret’
Los Angeles Times on Monday.“It’s been a great quarter of a century,” the musician added, “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.”According to the Cleveland Clinic, Parkinsonism is an umbrella term that refers to several brain conditions — including Parkinson’s disease — that cause slowed movements, rigidity (stiffness) and tremors. Parkinson’s disease makes up about 80% of all Parkinsonism cases.Smith’s bandmate, Dan Henley, reacted to his retirement in his own statement.“The Eagles will be forever grateful for the extraordinary talents that he brought to both our recordings and live performances,” said Henley, 77.“Steuart will be greatly missed, but he will always be a part of our musical family.