On the morning of this September 4, the death of Steven Harwell was confirmed. The singer, who achieved world fame thanks to his participation in the rock band Smash Mouth, He lost his life at the age of 56. According to the band’s representative, the death occurred at his home in Boise, Idaho, and in the presence of his closest family and friends.
What did Steven Harwell die of?
For a few days, Harwell’s health had drawn the attention of many. TMZ reported last weekend that the singer was on his deathbed after battling various medical issues. Harwell was a victim of alcohol abuse, a situation that led to liver failure for which he received treatment at the hospital. However, with nothing to do, he spent the last few days at home, where family and friends came to say goodbye to him. Some estimated that he had a week to live.
In addition to liver failure, Steven Harwell suffered from cardiomyopathy, heart failure, and Wernicke’s encephalopathy. This last condition caused symptoms such as confusion, visual disturbances and loss of balance. His state of health also presented deterioration due to the use of unspecified substances.
Who was Steven Harwell?
Steven Scott Harwell was born on January 9, 1967 in Santa Clara, California, United States. The form Smash Mouth along with Kevin Coleman, Paul De Lisle and Greg Camp in 1994, and success quickly caught up with them. Despite his musical career, Harwell also participated in television (surreal life) and cinema (rats on the run).
At the beginning of 2001, he became a father with Michelle Laroque, his wife. However, little Presley Scott Harwell died at 6 months of age victim of acute lymphoid leukemia. From there, the singer created the Presley Foundation, dedicated to researching the disease and supporting other children who suffered from it.
Among his most recognized songs is all star and I’m a believerwhich were part of the soundtrack of Shrek in 2001, Walkin’ on the Sun, Can’t Get Enough Baby and Then The Morning Comes.
His retirement from music came until the end of 2021 after an incident at a performance. In the place he looked physically deteriorated, with problems articulating coherent words or phrases, and he even insulted some of the attendees. Far from being upset with him, his fans were concerned about the state in which he presented himself. Unfortunately, there was very little news around him in the later time.
Rest in peace.
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