BIRMINGHAM, Alabama -- Marty Eagle, the owner of Southside staple Marty's Bar in Birmingham, died Friday morning.

Eagle died at home at about 11 o'clock this morning, following a fight with lung cancer, according to Eagle's longtime girlfriend, Kay Ferguson.

"He didn't suffer, and that's all we asked for," Ferguson said.

Eagle was diagnosed with bronchogenic lung cancer in December, and underwent radiation treatment. He was sent home from the hospital earlier this week.

Eagle will be remembered as a supporter of music in Birmingham.

On New Years Day, nearly 30 bands paid tribute to Eagle at a "Party for Marty" fundraiser at Marty's Bar. The marathon show started at 5 p.m. and lasted all day and well into the next morning. Hundreds of friends came to show their respects, and musicians from across the state played to thank Eagle for three decades of support of the Birmingham music scene.

"He's never afraid to tell you he's proud of you," singer Erin Mitchell, of Erin Mitchell Band, told AL.com before that event.

Patrons of Eagle's Birmingham venue will remember Marty's smile, his hearty handshake and slap on the back.

Ferguson said no arrangements have been made yet, but she expects there will be a party and a memorial service for Eagle.

Marty's will continue to operate, Ferguson said.