confirmed in a statement to Rolling Stone on Monday. Smash Mouth’s manager Robert Hayes said he “passed peacefully and comfortably” at home in Boise, Idaho “surrounded by friends and family.”The group’s former lead singer was in hospice care and, as TMZ reported, on his “deathbed” on Sunday.The ex-frontman, who struggled with alcoholism, had suffered liver failure and was told he only had days left to live, his manager said.“Steve is resting at home being cared for by his fiancé and hospice care,” Hayes told People.Harwell’s family and friends reportedly visited him at home where he was in hospice, the manager said, after his liver disease progressed too far.“Even though 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 live on through the music,” he added.Two years ago, Harwell announced his retirement from the band which formed in San Jose, Calif.
the 1990s and churned out hits including “Can’t Get Enough of You Baby,” “Walkin’ on the Sun” and a cover of the Monkees’ “I’m a Believer” — many of which were featured in the movie “Shrek.”“Ever since I was a kid, I dreamed of being a Rockstar performing in front of sold-out arenas and have been so fortunate to live out that dream,” Harwell said at the time. “To 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 wild journey with.”“To our loyal and amazing fans, thank you, all of this was possible because of you,” he added.
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