Tribute to Smash Mouth lead singer Steve Harwell, 56, who is on the verge of death after being placed in hospice with ‘days to live’ and suffering a failed attempt
Tributes have been paid to Smash Mouth lead singer Steve Harwell, who is said to be near death after being placed in hospice with “days to live” and having a miscarriage.
The band’s frontman, 56, is now seeking medical care and is surrounded by his family members as he enters his final days, his manager said. TMZ on Sunday.
Fellow singer Bret Michaels posted a touching tribute to the musician on social media. He said, “All my thoughts, prayers and well wishes are with my friend Steve Harwell. I knew you are a fighter, keep fighting my brother.”
Harwell reportedly dealt with alcohol abuse and its physical consequences for years. In October 2021, Smash Mouth fans became concerned about Harwell’s well-being after he saw his speech slurred, cursed and made threats during a concert.
A representative for Smash Mouth told DailyMail.com that “Steve is resting at home and being cared for by his fiancé and hospice care.”
Tributes have poured in for Smash Mouth lead singer Steve Harwell, who is reportedly near death after being placed in hospice with “days to live” and suffering a miscarriage. Pictured: During the Under The Sun Tour at The Greek Theater in LA in 2014
Fellow singer Bret Michaels (pictured right with Harwell) posted a touching tribute to the musician
He added: “My only additional comment is that we hope people will respect the privacy of Steve and his family during this difficult time.”
The musician was a founding member of Smash Mouth when the band first came together in 1994.
Steve and the rest of Smash Mouth rose to fame with catchy singles like Walkin’ On The Sun, Why Can’t We Be Friends and All Star and found worldwide success when they appeared in the 2001 film Shrek.
In addition to All Star playing a prominent role in the movie, fans loved Smash Mouth’s cover of the classic Monkees hit I’m A Believer.
Harwell was one of the only two regular members of the original Smash Mouth group until his retirement, and faced health and substance abuse problems after the band’s smash success.
In 2013, the California-born singer was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy, a cluster of diseases that negatively affect the heart.
After the daunting diagnosis, the Rat Race star also suffered a second medical setback: Wernicke encephalopathy.
The life-threatening neurological condition can cause a slew of negative symptoms, such as confusion, difficulty walking, and hypothermia.
Harwell (pictured in 2018 in New York) is reportedly surrounded by his family as he struggles through his final days
Pictured LR drummer Kevin Coleman, vocalist Steven Harwell, guitarist and vocalist Greg Camp, and bassist Paul De Lisle, of American rock band Smash Mouth in 1999
Harwell introduced himself during a performance at the Shoreline Amphitheater on September 13, 1997 in Mountain View, California
In 2021, the All Star singer caused concern after he was seen slurring his speech at the event in Bethel, New York as he cursed and lashed out at the audience.
The audience suspected he was drunk during the concert, which was described by one audience member as “the most chaotic show ever seen.”
The band also made headlines in 2020 with a concert at South Dakota’s Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in August amid a time of high coronavirus numbers.
Harwell’s camp previously said he would take a break to deal with ongoing health issues, his agent said TMZ that the singer was dealing with cardiomyopathy and heart problems.
Harwell’s rep said the singer was resting and adjusting his medication.