Don Felder, the former lead guitarist of the rock band Eagles, suffered a medical emergency mid-performance at Rock Legends Cruise 2025 on Thursday, forcing him to seek immediate treatment. The 77-year-old musician was seen introducing the Eagles classic Tequila Sunrise, but before he could begin strumming his guitar, he appeared visibly shaken as he tried to steady himself against the standing mic.
However, as he seemed to lose his balance on stage, crew members quickly rushed to his aid and helped him off stage for treatment. The crowd cheered in support of the rocker, shouting, “We love you, Don!”
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Following the medical emergency, his team released a statement providing an update on his health. The statement read, "We appreciate everyone’s concern regarding Don Felder’s abrupt stop to his show last night on the Rock Legends Cruise. After recieving medical attention he was deemed to be suffering from dehydration. He was given fluids, and is feeling much better. To ensure he has ample time to rehydrate and recover fully, we are working on rescheduling today’s shows and adjusting the remainder of the cruise schedule accordingly. Thank you for your understanding, and remember—drink your water!"
Felder’s manager, Charlie Brusco, told Fox News Digital, "Don experienced a medical episode last night during the show. He received medical attention and was deemed to be suffering from dehydration. By medical rules of the cruise, he’ll be in quarantine for the next 24 hours to rest. Arrangements are being made for him to play on Saturday and Sunday."
Born in 1947, Don Felder was Eagles's lead guitarist from 1974 to 2001. He was later fired from the band due to monetary disputes, after which he filed lawsuits against his former bandmates, alleging wrongful termination, breach of implied-in-fact contract, and breach of fiduciary duty.
