The singer-songwriter died peacefully at home in New Mexico, according to reps at Solters PR.

A cause of death was not given.

I work because I love my work, but I dont love it more than my life.

JD Souther, Singer-Songwriter Behind Eagles Classics, Dead at 78

And I frankly had a pretty blissful 12, 14, 20 years, really.

Many of Southers longtime friends, collaborators, and fellow musicians shared tributes following the news of his death.

Former bandmate Hillman mourned the artist andsaidhe counted Souther as a great blessing in my life.

The voice, the songs he wrote will forever be in my heart.