Steve Harwell, the 56-year-old lead singer of the iconic band Smash Mouth, is currently in hospice care, with just a few days left to live, according to a spokesperson for the band.
Harwell is in the final stages of liver failure, following a period of medical treatment at a hospital, as reported by Entertainment Weekly.
Over the past three days, family and friends have been visiting Harwell, as he has been given the grim prognosis of having “only a week or so to live,” according to sources.
The spokesperson emphasised the need for privacy during this challenging period for Harwell and his family.
This tragic news comes after several years of severe health challenges for the musician. Harwell’s health struggles became evident when he collapsed onstage during a concert in Urbana, Illinois, in August 2016.
Subsequently, in the following year, the band had to postpone several shows due to Harwell’s hospitalisation, as he experienced breathing difficulties during a sound check before a performance in Memphis, Tennessee.
Steve Harwell, a founding member of Smash Mouth, known for chart-topping hits like “I’m a Believer” and “All Star,” initially announced a hiatus from the band in October 2021.
His representative informed TMZ that he was grappling with heart failure and cardiomyopathy, conditions diagnosed in 2015.
Soon after, Harwell officially retired from Smash Mouth due to persistent medical issues, including acute Wernicke’s encephalopathy, a disorder affecting motor functions. His journey has also been marked by battles with addiction.
