The Eagles' have postponed their upcoming event at the Kennedy Center after Glenn Frey fell ill.

The band was to be recognized for a lifetime of work in the arts during the Kennedy Center Honors on December 6.

Frey "had a recurrence of previous intestinal issues, which will require major surgery and a lengthy recovery period," according to a statement released by the band.

The Eagles will now receive the honor in 2016.

"We send our best wishes to Glenn for a swift and full recovery," Kennedy Center president Deborah Rutter said in a statement.

"It felt only right to defer bestowing this extraordinary honor to the group when Glenn could also be in attendance."

Meanwhile, this year's event - featuring honorees Carole King, George Lucas and Cicely Tyson, among others - will proceed as planned.

The event airs on CBS on December 29.