Fans around the music world were disheartened to hear about the death of pop rock vocalist and Smash Mouth lead singer Steve Harwell on Monday. Including Food Network legend Guy Fieri, who was a dear friend of the frontman.
“To my brutha Steve, RIP. Today is a sad day, I will miss my friend,” Fieri tweeted this afternoon.
To my brutha Steve
RIP
Today is a sad day,
I will miss my friend. pic.twitter.com/jyDHbOZMuM— Mayor Guy Fieri (@GuyFieri) September 4, 2023
Others shared some kind words on Harwell’s passing in Guy’s mentions.
“I am so very sorry for your loss,” a user replied.
I am so very sorry for your loss.
— Suzanne vanBommel (@suzievanbommel) September 4, 2023
“There’s not a more moving tribute on Twitter,” commented Bunkie Perkins.
There’s not a more moving tribute on Twitter https://t.co/YClf4kdhXp
— Bunkie Perkins (@BunkiePerkins) September 4, 2023
“that ‘I will miss my friend.’ hitting me hard ngl,” a fan said.
that “I will miss my friend.” hitting me hard ngl https://t.co/VI5BrKBOO3
— medium sized guy (@chrisorchrys) September 4, 2023
“Out of respect, flags will be flown at half-mast in Flavortown,” another saluted.
Out of respect, flags will be flown at half-mast in Flavortown 🫡 😭 https://t.co/f0vWoaffd6
— Brosh (@MattBroshar) September 4, 2023
“between j buffet and smash mouth we need to assemble and protect flavortown and mayor guy at all costs.”
between j buffet and smash mouth we need to assemble and protect flavortown and mayor guy at all costs https://t.co/2E45jqPxsr
— lucy lucy apple juicy (@lucssidy) September 4, 2023
“RIP,” tweeted Mike Bailey,
RIP 🔥 🙏 https://t.co/AM5rzm4c5c
— Speedball Mike Bailey (@SpeedballBailey) September 4, 2023
Harwell was receiving hospice care over the weekend. He was just 56.
