‘Smash Mouth’ lead vocalist Steve Harwell has only a matter of days to live, according to the band’s manager, who verified the news on Sunday (3 Sep) that hospice care has begun at home. The 56-year-old singer was recently hospitalized for treatment in the final stages of liver failure. Musician ‘has been suffering with alcohol misuse throughout his life — and he’s reached the ultimate stage of liver failure,’ manager said.
The team has declined to comment further and has asked that supporters “respect Steve and his family’s privacy during this difficult time.”
What Happened To Smash Mouth Lead Singer?
Steve stated that he would be retiring in 2021 and relinquishing his role as host of ‘Smash Mouth.’ The singer’s representative had previously disclosed that the performer was afflicted with cardiomyopathy and heart failure. Steve’s health began to decline in 2015, although he didn’t announce his retirement from the band until later. He was also suffering from Wernicke’s encephalopathy, a disorder that hinders motor skills, in addition to his other illnesses. He has also had problems with drugs in the past.
Check out the below tweet about Steve Harwell liver failure:
Pretty sad news this Labor Day Weekend:
Smash Mouth’s Steve Harwell is reportedly in hospice with liver failure and may only have a few days to live.
Multiple reports are saying that the 56-year-old former lead singer for Smash Mouth has had failing health for a couple of years… pic.twitter.com/7gthbZnUBW
— Brian Krassenstein (@krassenstein) September 4, 2023
Steve’s resignation was announced after he was caught on camera at the 2021 Big Sip Festival in New York slurring his lines and giving the middle finger to the audience.
In a statement released after his retirement, Harwell said, “Ever since I was a kid, I dreamed of being a rock star, performing in front of sold-out arenas, and have been so fortunate to live out that dream.” I really wanted to play for you one more time, but between my physical and mental condition, it was impossible for me to do so.
Steve has had a lot of health problems over the past few years. In 2016, he collapsed on stage while performing in Urbana, Illinois, and had to be hospitalized. Due to respiratory difficulties during a sound check prior to a performance in Memphis, Tennessee, many of his scheduled performances had to be rescheduled the next year.
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Where Does Steve Harwell’s Health Stand Now?
It was said that Steve had a long history of drunkenness and had previously sought medical attention for his liver. Steve Harwell’s manager said that he is on his deathbed as he has entered the terminal stage of liver failure since the disease had progressed too far. For the past three days, his loved ones have gathered at his house as he has received hospice care.
Check out the below tweet:
#SmashMouth
Smashmouth’s lead singer Steve Harwell is reportedly experiencing the final stages of liver failure and is in hospice at home. Steve’s manager says he likely has only a week or so to live.pic.twitter.com/DhhJgS5hJz— Lana Ly (@LanaLy17) September 4, 2023
The singer’s departure from the band he co-founded in the ’90s, Smash Mouth, was revealed nearly two years before the sad news of his terrible health. After a disappointing set at a music festival in upstate New York, he decided to stand down as the band’s main singer.
Steve Harwell announced his retirement in below tweet:
Steve Harwell, lead singer of Smash Mouth, announced his retirement after video of an erratic stage performance went viral.
The band played at a beer & wine festival in Bethel, New York, on Saturday, where he was cursing at the crowd, slurring his speech & doing a Nazi salute. pic.twitter.com/RamU2ftLJK
— Dana Abercrombie #AmplifyBlackVoices (@sagesurge) October 24, 2021
He was also caught on camera stuttering, making threats, and what appeared to be a Nazi salute to the crowd, all of which landed him in hot water. For more updates join us on our Twitter account.
