The 56-year-old former frontman of Smash Mouth, known for hits such as “All Star,” is in the final stage of liver failure, the band’s manager confirmed.
“Although Steve is here with us still, sadly it will only be for a short time,” Hayes said in a statement. “… We would hope people would respect Steve and his family’s privacy during this difficult time.”after an unruly performance in Upstate New York, videos of which show him in an apparently disoriented state.
He struggled with several types of addiction over the years that led to health complications — including , which results from a weakening of the heart muscle — that affected his speech and memory, according to Hayes.Smash Mouth was formed in the early 1990s and gained international fame in the later part of the decade for hits including “Walkin’ on the Sun” and “All Star” , the latter of which appeared on the band’s second studio album, “Astro Lounge,” and ranked on the Billboard Hot 100 list.
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