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The American celebrity portal TMZ reported on Sunday that Steve Harwell was dying. 16 hours later, his manager Robert Hayes confirmed the singer’s death to Rolling Stone. Accordingly, the musician died “peacefully and pleasantly” – “surrounded by relatives and friends.” He was 56 years old.

“A true American original”

After the musician was hospitalized with liver failure, Steve Harwell was brought home. His family and friends had said goodbye to him there in recent days.

His manager continues: “Steve’s iconic voice is one of the most recognizable voices of his generation. He loved the fans and loved performing. Steve Harwell was a true American original. A larger than life figure that shot into the air like a Roman candle.”

In 2021 he ended his career

In 2021, Steve Harwell ended his musical career for health reasons. Zach Goode replaced him as the frontman of Smash Mouth. The singer was diagnosed with heart disease cardiomyopathy in 2013. In 2016, Steve Harwell collapsed during a concert due to heart problems and had to be taken to hospital.

It is said that he suffered from Wernicke’s encephalopathy. This brain disorder causes memory problems and disorientation. During a performance in 2021, Harwell noticed his confused behavior and threatened the audience. After that last performance, he retired as a singer.

Steve Harwell has been struggling with alcohol addiction for years. In 2001 he suffered a massive stroke. His son died of leukemia when he was six months old.

Smash Mouth was formed in 1994. In the late 1990s, the rock band had a few hits with “Walkin’ On The Sun” and “All Star”. With a cover version of “I’m a Believer”, the Californians were represented on the soundtrack of “Shrek”.