J.D. Souther, the singer-songwriter known for creating some of the Eagles’ top hits as well as for his own chart-topping singles, died Tuesday at age 78.  

Reps confirmed the news to Variety, noting he died peacefully at home in New Mexico. 

Souther, who penned the Eagles’ songs “New Kid in Town” and “Best of My Love,” as well as his top 10 hit “You’re Only Lonely,” was set to embark upon a series of joint concerts this fall with veteran singer-songwriter Karla Bonoff and had performed as recently as five days prior to his death.

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