• Steve Harwell, the lead singer of Smash Mouth, has passed away at the age of 56, according to confirmation by Fox News Digital.
• Harwell’s death occurred in the early morning of September 4 at his residence in Boise, Idaho. The musician had been under hospice care and was battling liver failure prior to his passing.
• “Steve Harwell was a true American Original,” a statement shared by a rep for the singer read. “A larger than life character who shot up into the sky like a Roman candle. Steve should be remembered for his unwavering focus and impassioned determination to reach the heights of pop stardom. And the fact that he achieved this near-impossible goal with very limited musical experience makes his accomplishments all the more remarkable.”

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