Steuart Smith's Parkinsonism diagnosis forced the Eagles guitarist into retirement, Fox News Digital can confirm.

Since his diagnosis, the 72-year-old musician has experienced "performance issues."

"It is with profound regret that, due to performance issues associated with my recently diagnosed Parkinsonism, I find that I must bow out of my role with the Eagles while I can still do so gracefully," Smith told Fox News Digital in a statement. "It's been a great quarter of a century, 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."

Parkinsonism is an "umbrella term" used to describe symptoms of "slowed movements, rigidity (stiffness) and tremors," according to the Cleveland Clinic. While Parkinson's disease accounts for 80% of all Parkinsonism cases, other conditions – multiple system atrophy or corticobasal degeneration – can also cause the symptoms.

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Founding member Don Henley reacted to Smith's retirement in a statement shared with Fox News Digital.

"The Eagles will be forever grateful for the extraordinary talents that he brought to both our recordings and live performances," Henley said.

"Steuart will be greatly missed, but he will always be a part of our musical family. We know our many fans join us in wishing him well."

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Smith's retirement comes as the band is halfway through its residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas, according to Variety.

Guitarist Chris Holt replaced Smith beginning Jan. 17, the outlet reported. Smith performed with the group for the first part of the residency, Sept. 20 through Dec. 14.

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Smith joined the Eagles in 2001 as he took over the majority of Don Felder's role in the rock band. Felder was fired from the band after years of tension between guitarist Glenn Frey and Henley, along with a 14-year hiatus.

The decision to fire Felder was made by Frey and Henley. The musician responded by suing the band for wrongful termination and the group eventually settled outside of court.

Before teaming up with the Eagles, Smith was known for his work with Rosanne Cash, Shawn Colvin, Rodney Crowell and Wynonna Judd.

The band currently consists of Henley, Joe Walsh, Timothy B. Schmit, Vince Gill and Deacon Frey.

Wendy Williams sobbed on the phone from the New York care facility where she is currently residing, detailing the duress she's been under since entering into a guardianship, in a new interview.

"I am not cognitively impaired, you know what I’m saying," she said in an interview on iHeartRadio's "The Breakfast Club" Thursday morning, where she was joined by her niece, Alex Finnie. In February 2024, Williams' team announced she'd been diagnosed with both progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia (FTD).

"I feel like I’m in prison," the 60-year-old admitted on the radio program. 

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"I’m in this place where the people are in their 90s and their 80s and their 70s," she continued. "There’s something wrong with these people here on this floor." 

She detailed the extreme supervision she was under, sharing that while she could make outgoing phone calls, people were not allowed to call her. 

"Where I am… you have to get keys to unlock the door to press the elevator to go downstairs, first of all. Second of all, these people here, everybody here is like nursemaids, so to speak," she said, explaining that staff just doles out medicine. Williams admitted she isn't privy to what she's taking. "Excuse me, doctor, can you tell me what this pill is for?"

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"For the last three years, I have been caught up in the system," Williams added, saying that she'd spent her last three birthdays alone. "This is what is called emotional abuse."

The conversation took a turn when Williams expanded on restrictions, starting to sob at the thought of not being able to travel to Miami to celebrate her father's 94th birthday next month. "At 94, the day after that is not promised."

She said through tears, "My life is like f---ed up?"

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In February, Williams' team publicly shared the depths of her health struggles.

"As Wendy's fans are aware, in the past she has been open with the public about her medical struggles with Graves' Disease and Lymphedema as well as other significant challenges related to her health," a public statement from her team read. Williams had taken several absences from her talk show, "The Wendy Williams Show," beginning in 2017 after fainting on air. During an episode in 2019, she revealed she was living in a sober house. 

"Over the past few years, questions have been raised at times about Wendy's ability to process information and many have speculated about Wendy's condition, particularly when she began to lose words, act erratically at times, and have difficulty understanding financial transactions," the statement continued.

"In 2023, after undergoing a battery of medical tests, Wendy was officially diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Aphasia, a condition affecting language and communication abilities, and frontotemporal dementia, a progressive disorder impacting behavior and cognitive functions, have already presented significant hurdles in Wendy's life."

Days later, Lifetime aired a documentary called "Where Is Wendy Williams?" which followed the talk-show host after her show had been canceled in pursuit of starting a podcast. In the documentary, she detailed her issues with substance abuse, condemned her guardianship and progressively became "more aggressive" in interactions with others.

In Thursday's interview, Williams confirmed that she had seen the documentary – something her guardian had suggested. Throughout the interview, she balked at the notion she was "cognitively impaired and incapacitated."

"How dare? Do I seem that way? God d--- it," she said.

A representative for Williams did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.

Andi Dorfman is speaking up for new mothers.

The "Bachelorette" star, 37, welcomed her first child, a daughter she named Harper, nine days ago. On Saturday, she took to social media to share that after leaving the hospital with her new baby, she had to return for surgery.

Dorfman posted a photo of herself lying in a hospital bed and holding her baby to her Instagram story. Along with the picture, she wrote, "Welp, we’re back! This time for Mama (a minor setback and need a quick/safe procedure) but got to get a quick snuggle with this little nugget first. also never been less excited for anesthesia (motherhood changes you quick."

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She added, "Lesson Learned: No matter how clueless you are about motherhood, you still know your body best! Listen to it! Yes, recovery is tough and everyone is different but your instincts are valid (and probably right)."

A few hours later, she shared an update, saying that several of her followers had messaged her privately – something she said made her realize, "I'm not alone in feeling confused and alone with the general lack of post-partum care."

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She went on to explain what happened, writing, "Anyways, after getting home I was in a ton of pain and it was getting worse by the day. Despite the internet saying recovery takes time, I still felt something was wrong and finally after trying every home remedy, called my doctors and they told me to come right in."

Dorfman said that she had had two hematomas, a larger one and a smaller one, that were the source of the pain.

"Within a few hours we were at the hospital and prepped for surgery. A very straight forward procedure but still pretty terrifying having a 6 day old baby (plus loads of hormones still lurking)."

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"All of this (over)sharing to say … Trust your body, trust your instinct and trust that your doctors do truly care about your health and well being and don't be afraid to reach out to them," she finished. "I felt some guilt worrying about myself instead of my daughter but I realized she's no good if I'm no good. Hope this helps anyone out there doubting their own post partum recovery."

Dorfman and her husband, Blaine Hart, a senior vice president at a real estate firm, married in May 2023 after first meeting years ago in college.

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She gained public attention when she appeared on the 18th season of "The Bachelor" in 2014, where she competed with other women to win the heart of Juan Pablo Galavis. She made it far in the show, but after an overnight date with him, she made the decision to leave the show.

She led the subsequent season of "The Bachelorette," which also aired in 2014. There, she got engaged to contestant Josh Murray, but the two announced their split in 2015.

Queen Camilla's son, Thomas Parker Bowles, dismissed rumors about his mother's health as she continues to recover from pneumonia.

The 49-year-old food writer and restaurant critic shared an update on the 77-year-old royal's condition during a recent appearance on "The Go To Food Podcast."

"Most pressingly, how is your ma doing? Because she was a bit under the weather. Is she going to be in full recovery mode for silly season?" host Freddy Clode asked at the beginning of the episode, which was uploaded Sunday.

"I think so, I think, yeah, as these things go around — these bugs — and there's no great conspiracy theory or anything," Parker Bowles responded.

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He shared that Camilla became ill after joining husband King Charles on their royal tour of Australia and Samoa in October.  

"She did the tour, and she caught some kind of awful bug. And then, before she was well again, [she] worked too hard as she's wont to do," Parker Bowles said. 

"But, anyway, touch wood, all will be fine," he added, using the British version of the American phrase "knock on wood."

"She's going to be able to enjoy the run into Christmas?" Clode asked. 

"She's tough," Parker Bowles replied. 

Parker Bowles is the son of Camilla and her ex-husband, Andrew Parker Bowles, 84. The former couple also share daughter Laura Lopes, 46. 

In early November, Buckingham Palace announced in a statement that Camilla had been diagnosed with a chest infection and would not attend events during the United Kingdom's annual Remembrance weekend.  

"Following doctors’ guidance to ensure a full recovery from a seasonal chest infection, and to protect others from any potential risk, Her Majesty will not attend this weekend’s Remembrance events," the statement said, according to People.

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Camilla sparked concern after she canceled several additional appearances over the past few weeks. During an event for the Qatari state visit last week, the royal revealed to guests that her chest infection was pneumonia, according to People.

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On Dec. 3, Camilla spoke about her health during a reception commemorating the 50th anniversary of Women’s Aid, a charitable organization that works to end domestic violence against women and children.

"I am still a bit tired. It catches up a bit," she told attendees, according to the Daily Mail.