Prolific singer-songwriter J. D. Souther has died at the age of 78.
On Tuesday, a representative for the musician confirmed to Variety that he had passed away “peacefully” at his home in New Mexico. No cause of death was given.
Souther had been set to go on a string of tour dates alongside Karla Bonoff starting in Phoenix, Arizona next week.
Born John David Souther, the musician found success in the late 1960s after moving to Los Angeles.
Souther co-wrote and produced songs for Linda Ronstadt, whom he dated in the 1970s, such as Faithless Love and White Rhythm and Blues.
He also recorded many duets with Ronstadt, such as Prisoner in Disguise, Sometimes You Can’t Win, and Hearts Against the Wind.
However, Souther is probably best known for his work for the Eagles, having penned some of the group’s biggest hits.
The artist was behind tracks including Best of My Love, Victim of Love, New Kid in Town, Heartache Tonight, and How Long.
Souther also had a solo career, with his most popular songs including 1979’s You’re Only Lonely and 1981’s Her Town Too, the latter being a duet with James Taylor.
In addition to his music career, Souther dabbled in acting and landed roles in 1990’s Postcards from the Edge and the first season of country music TV drama Nashville.
He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2013.
