Originally appeared on H! Connected
Steve Harwell, retired lead singer of the rock band Smash Mouth, is receiving hospice care after a long health battle.
His rep, Robert Hayes, told E! News in a statement dated September 3. “Although Steve is still here with us, unfortunately he will only be so for a short time. We hope people will respect the privacy of Steve and his family during this difficult time.”
Entertainment Weekly A representative for the band was quoted as saying that Harwell returned home and only had a week or so left to live, adding that over the past three days, his loved ones have gathered to be with him.
Harwell co-founded Smash Mouth in 1994 and the group rose to international prominence Fame With hits like “All Star,” “Walkin’ on the Sun” and a cover of the Monkees’ “I’m a Believer” featured in the 2001 animated film “Shrek.”
His rep told E! “Steve’s distinctive voice is one of the most iconic of his generation.” News. “Steve loved the crowd and loved performing.”
Over the past decade, Harwell has suffered from heart and nervous system ailments. The singer retired in October 2021 to focus on his health after he displayed troubling behavior while performing with Smash Mouth in Bethel, New York.
The band’s rep said Los Angeles Times While the singer left the band to focus on long-term medical issues, adding: “Despite Steve’s best efforts to overcome these ailments, he is saddened to tell us that it has become impossible for him to continue doing what he loves most, which is performing.” In front of millions of band fans around the world.”
The rep also told the newspaper that Harwell “suffered severely over the years from several types of addiction that led to medical and mental problems,” including cardiomyopathy and Wernicke’s encephalopathy, a neurological condition that “significantly affected his motor functions including speech and visual impairment.” “. memory.”
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Harwell added in a statement at the time: “Since I was a kid, I’ve dreamed of being a rock star performing to sold-out arenas and I’ve been so lucky to be living that dream. And for my bandmates, it’s been an honor. Performing with you all these years And I can’t think of anyone else I would have rather gone on this road trip with.
He continued: “To our loyal and amazing fans, thank you, all of this was possible because of you. I tried so hard to overcome my physical and mental health problems and play in front of you one last time, but I couldn’t. “I am so grateful to each and every one of you who have helped Smash Mouth sell over 10 million albums worldwide, put us at the top of the radio charts and those who have made All Star relevant as one of the hottest memes on the internet today.”
After his retirement, Zach Goode became the new leader of the band.
“I can’t wait to see what Smash Mouth comes up with next, and I look forward to counting myself as one of the band’s newest fans,” Harwell said.
“Lifelong beer expert. General travel enthusiast. Social media buff. Zombie maven. Communicator.”