SMASH Mouth frontman Steve Harwell has found himself with only a week to live – according to tragic new reports.
The beloved band’s manager shared that the rocker has been dealing with alcohol abuse for years and is now facing liver failure.
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The band’s manager told TMZ on September 3 that the hitmaker has “reached the final stage of liver failure.”
Steve, 56, had been receiving treatment at a hospital, according to the outlet.
He has reportedly been “battling medical complications for years, and his family is saying their goodbyes.”
The All Star singer is now “in hospice at home,” the outlet shared.
“His friends and loved ones have gathered over the past three days” to surround him with love.
“Steve’s manager says he likely has only a week or so to live,” TMZ continued.
YEARS OF STRUGGLES
A source claiming to be the manager of Harwell went on record to share that his past alcohol abuse has taken an intense physical toll.
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The tragic news comes almost two years after a troubling incident involving the singer.
He appeared disoriented during a live performance, slurring his words and yelling at the audience.
Shortly thereafter, Steve said he was retiring.
At the time, it was reported he’d been battling cardiomyopathy, heart failure, and Wernicke’s encephalopathy, as well as his substance abuse, which contributed to his declining state.
‘IT’S BEEN AN HONOR’
Smash Mouth was behind huge hits in the early ’00s like All Star and I’m a Believer- a cover of the song by The Monkees.
After announcing his retirement in 2021, Steve issued a statement about his time spent with his bandmates.
“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.
“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,” he sweetly declared.
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