Smash Mouth’s lead singer, Steve Harwell sadly passed away last month, as he was left fighting for his life in hospice care, as a result of liver failure. He has now been cremated, and his memorial will be open for all fans to attend.
The iconic music star was a part of the four-piece rock band, however, it’s been said they were not allowed to say their final goodbyes to their bandmate.
Smash Mouth members not able to see Steve Harwell before his death
Although the bandmates were on good terms with Steve, they weren’t able to see him on his deathbed, as he didn’t want visitors while he was in hospice care, their manager told TMZ.
“Steve asked for privacy in his final days and he did not want a large gathering at his home in Boise, Idaho,” Robert Hayes told the publication.
However, he did reportedly allow his family, fiancée, her family, and his manager to visit. However, it’s said the bandmates did send their well wishes over the phone.
On September 4, the day of the 56-year-old’s death, it was shared that he was “fighting for his life” in hospice care, and only had “weeks to live.”
Fans across the globe sent in their tributes and well wishes for the star, who rocked their world with hit singles including I’m A Believer and All Star.
Steve Harwell’s memorial ‘open to the public’
Now, it looks like fans can go and pay their respects to the star in person, as it’s reported his memorial will be open to the public.
As the rockstar has been cremated, Robert Hayes tells TMZ that his ashes will be buried at Los Gatos Memorial Park in San Jose, California.
The publication reports that the memorial will be open to the public on October 7 at Los Gatos, and his bandmates, who didn’t say their final goodbyes in person, will also be visiting.
Originally, Harwell was meant to be laid to rest at San Jose’s Oak Hill Memorial Park, next to his mother, however, there was no space near her.
The Smash Mouth star’s heartbreaking last social media post
As the lead singer’s death came two years after retiring from the band, in his last post on X, formerly known as Twitter, Steve was still celebrating Smash Mouth’s success. He proudly honored millions of streams on Spotify in 2020.
The post has since been flooded with recent replies from fans remembering and thanking the star for his legacy.
“You will be missed. Thank you for bringing joy through your music. Deepest sympathy to your family and friends,” penned one.
Another wrote: “I know you’re up in the Astro Lounge, having a blast and being the All Star that you knew you were and became. Thank you for my childhood memories of Rock. We’ll see you when the Morning Comes. Rock on Forever Steve”
One fan emotionally penned: “Smash Mouth defined my childhood. Thank you Steve.”
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