The lead singer of the alternative pop group Smash Mouth, Steve Harwell, has died at the age of 56 in Boise, Idaho, multiple sources report.
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It was the artist’s agent, Robert Hayes, who confirmed the news, notably to Rolling Stone, explaining that he was surrounded by his loved ones and died “peacefully.”
“Steve Harwell was a true American original. A larger-than-life figure shot into the sky like a Roman candle, Hayes said in a statement to CNN. Steve should be remembered for his unwavering focus and fierce determination to reach the heights of pop stardom.”
During Harwell’s career, Smash Mouth received a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group for “All Star”, a song that later achieved cult status upon its release. His appearance on the soundtrack of the animated film “Shrek” in 2001.
Harwell had been retired for two years.