Steve Harwell, the lead singer of the band Smash Mouth, died at age 56 on 4 Sept., his manager Robert Hayes confirmed in a statement to Rolling Stone. "Steve Harwell was a true American Original," his statement read. "A larger-than-life character who shot up into the sky like a Roman candle. Steve should be remembered for his unwavering focus and impassioned determination to reach the heights of pop stardom. And the fact that he achieved this near-impossible goal with very limited musical experience makes his accomplishments all the more remarkable." Hayes also confirmed that Harwell's cause of death was liver failure.
Harwell began his career as a rapper with the group F.O.S. before founding Smash Mouth in 1994, and the group went on to become a fixture in '90s rock and roll. The band rose to prominence with their song "Walkin' on the Sun" and achieved notoriety for their iconic hit "All Star," which was memorably featured in "Shrek."