Smash Mouth singer Steve Harwell has died

After a lengthy hospital stay, Smash Mouth frontman Steve Harwell is now awaiting death at his home, multiple outlets report, including “”. The source of the information is Robert Hayes, the musician’s manager, who openly stated that the singer would only have a few days left – probably a week at most. “My only additional comment is that we hope people will respect the privacy of Steve and his family at this difficult time,” Hayes told CBS News.

Steve Harwell reportedly only has a week left

Harwell, now 56, is said to have struggled with alcohol abuse for years, which is now causing his liver to fail completely. In the past few days, according to his manager, friends and family have already said goodbye to him. His fiancee is currently taking care of him.

Harwell has repeatedly drawn attention to himself with negative headlines in recent years. About two years ago, during a live performance at a beer and wine festival, he threatened the audience, seemed disoriented and slurred. Shortly thereafter, he announced his retirement from the public, citing various health problems as the reason.

As early as 2013, he was diagnosed with diseases of the heart muscle and Wernicke encephalopathy, a brain disorder. His illnesses could impair motor functions such as speech and memory, as well as cause heart failure. In the course of his career, in addition to the pathological consumption of alcohol, he was repeatedly accused of drug abuse.

Top band of the 2000s

Smash Mouth rose to fame in the late ’90s and early ’00s with hits like “Walkin’ On The Sun,” “All Star,” and The Monkees cover “I’m A Believer.” With the latter, the band delivered the title song for the successful film “Shrek”.