Smash Mouth frontman Steve Harwell has died aged 56.

The rock star died on Monday morning, surrounded by his family and friends at his residence in Boise Idaho, his agent confirmed to Sky News.

Harwell had just lately been receiving hospice take care of liver failure and had additionally suffered from coronary heart and neurological circumstances lately.

His supervisor Robert Hayes advised Sky News the singer was "a true American Original," calling him: "A larger than life character who shot up into the sky like a Roman candle".

In an announcement to Sky News, Mr Hayes stated: "He was surrounded by household and buddies and handed peacefully and comfortably.

"Steve has been retired from Smash Mouth for two years now, and the band continues to tour with new vocalist Zach Goode. That said, Steve's legacy will live on through the music.

"With Steve, Smash Mouth has bought over 10 Million albums worldwide-wide and topped the charts with two #1 hit singles, 5 Top 40 singles, three Hot 100 singles, 4 Billboard 200 albums and a Grammy nomination to not point out the a whole bunch of movie and tv placements and naturally these musical options in Shrek!

"Steve's iconic voice is one of the most recognizable voices from his generation. He loved the fans and loved to perform."

Mr Hayes continued, saying Harwell was 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.

"His only tools were his irrepressible charm and charisma, his fearlessly reckless ambition, and his king-size cajones. Steve lived a 100% full-throttle life. Burning brightly across the universe before burning out.

"Good night time Heevo Veev. Rest in peace realizing you aimed for the celebs, and magically hit your goal."

The band had hits throughout the late 90s and early 2000s, with their songs All Star and their cowl of The Monkees I'm A Believer bookending the 2001 DreamWorks film Shrek, and bringing them to an entire new viewers.

They additionally appeared in cult noughties film Rat Race, performing their observe All Star on the movie's conclusion.