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Steve Harwell, the former lead singer of Smash Mouth, is currently receiving hospice care at his home.
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His fiancé is looking after him because he's dealing with serious health problems.
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These health issues include cardiomyopathy (a heart condition) and liver failure.
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Steve Harwell is 56 years old.
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Robert Hayes, who represents him, confirmed this information and asked for privacy for Steve and his family.
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Steve left the music scene in October 2021 after a controversial performance at a festival in New York.
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A video from that event showed him having trouble speaking, forgetting lyrics, and making offensive gestures.
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He retired from music to focus on his mental and physical health due to addictions and a diagnosis of Wernicke's Encephalopathy, which affects speech and memory.
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In March 2022, Zach Goode took over as the lead singer of Smash Mouth.
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Even though Steve is no longer part of the band, his music legacy, with millions of albums sold and songs featured in movies like Shrek, remains significant.