Steve Harwell, former lead singer of rock group Smash Mouth, is in hospice care.
A rep for Harwell, 56,tells The Hollywood Reporter that he’s “resting at dwelling at being cared for by his fiancé and hospice care.”
“Though Steve is right here with us nonetheless, sadly it can solely be for a short while,” the rep added.
In line with TMZ, which first reported the information, Harwell has struggled with alcohol abuse for years and is within the last stage of liver failure.
In line with reviews, Harwell additionally was identified with cardiomyopathy in 2013, which led to acute Wernicke encephalopathy.
The frontman introduced his retirement from the group in 2021, with a rep saying on the time that Harwell had been coping with “long-term medical points.” Smash Mouth continues to tour, with Zach Goode taking on lead vocals in 2022.
“Regardless that Steve has not been with Smash Mouth for 2 years now, and the band continues to tour with new vocalist Zach Goode, his legacy will stay on by the music,” the group’s rep shared with THR on Sunday.
The rep famous that with Harwell as frontman, Smash Mouth has bought greater than 10 million albums worldwide and has had No. 1 hit singles, 5 Prime 40 singles, three Sizzling 100 singles, 4 Billboard 200 albums and a Grammy nomination. Their work additionally was featured within the Shrek characteristic movie franchise.
Among the many tune’s that the group is for recognized for are “Walkin’ on the Solar,” “All Star,” “Can’t Get Sufficient of You Child” and covers of Battle’s “Why Can’t We Be Pals?” and the Monkees’ “I’m a Believer.”
“Steve’s iconic voice is likely one of the most recognizable voices from his technology,” his rep informed THR on Sunday. “Steve liked the followers and liked to carry out.”
On the time of his retirement, Harwell stated in a press release: “Ever since I used to be a child, I dreamed of being a rock star performing in entrance of sold-out arenas and have been so lucky to stay out that dream. To my bandmates, it’s been an honor performing with you all these years and I can’t consider anybody else I might have reasonably gone on this wild journey with.”
Smash Mouth’s most up-to-date studio album is Magic, launched in 2021. In addition they launched an acoustic model of their debut, Fush Yu Mang, in 2018.
Amid the information of Harwell’s well being, his rep requested “that folks would respect Steve and his household’s privateness throughout this tough time.”
