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J. D. Souther dead at 78: Singer-songwriter who penned hits for The Eagles and Linda Ronstadt passes away at his home in New Mexico
The Detroit-born musical artist, who wrote country-rock songs for popular acts such as the Eagles and Linda Ronstadt, passed away at his New Mexico home.
Souther, who penned Eagles staples such as 1976's New Kid in Town and 1979's Heartache Tonight, and Ronstadt's 1974 track Faithless Love, had been slated to begin touring next week in Phoenix. Souther, who had a hit of his own with 1979's You're Only Lonely, also had penned songs for artists such as the Dixie Chicks, James Taylor, Bonnie Raitt and George Strait. Souther had also worked as an actor, appearing on shows such as Nashville and Thirtysomething, as well as motion pictures such as Postcards From the Edge and My Girl 2.
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