know harwell endured a lot in his life. >> he had challenges. he lost his 2-year-old son to childhood leukemia. he got divorced recently after that, and i think some of those challenges he just could never overcome. >> reporter: long time popular radio personality, lisa chrysler remembers harwell's visits. >> he would just say hi to everybody, and always had this smile, and would be humming a song, and it just made my day. it was like, my goodness, that's steve harwell from smashmouth. >> reporter: it was about up and down journey for harwell from blackford high school to the world stage, a journey that ended too soon. in san jose, robert handa, nbc bay area news. >> thank you, robert. >>> still ahead, the push to revitalize san francisco continues. the well known chef that is opening two different cafes in the latest effort to give the city a shot in the arm. >> and don't bother googling it. today is the anniversary of when google was founded. the amazing growth of the company the past 25 years. >>> i'm chief meteorologist jeff ranieri. talk ab

smashmouth singer steve harwell died at 56.look back at his lasting impression on pop culture ♪♪ >> reporter: it was a bitter sweet homecoming for steve and his band when they played music in the park in 2006. it was known worldwide from hit songs like "walking on the sun," "all-star" and "i'm a believer." san jose rocks website remembers the mixed feelings, but said the group had important roots in the south bay music scene. >> every city in america has some connection to something that enters pop culture. smash mouth will forever be connected to the south bay. >> reporter: the owner of the studios where harwell cut demo tracks remembers the singer's face-to-face and distinctive sound of the band. >> so unique, different. i think that really puts smash mouth, along with the material, sort of retro, on the map. they did big things. >> reporter: one of harwell's closest friends owns sushi confidential in downtown campbell close to where the singer lived many years. harwell played a private concert for his fiance's birthday party

harwell, and smashmouth when they played in 2006. band was known for hit songs like walking on the son and "all star" and "i'm a believer" harwell said he was torn because the group's image when from rock to commercial, dan orlov remembers harwell's mixed feelings but the group had important roots in the south bay music scene. >> every city in america has some connection to something that enters pop culture, and we have to find it, and smashmouth will forever be connected to the south bay. >> the owner of sound tech studios where harwell cut demo tracks remembers the singer's voice and the band's distinct sound. >>. >> it was so unique, it was just different, and i think that really put smashmouth, along with the material that's sort of retro on the map. they did big things. >> one of harwell's closest friends is randy muster, owner of sushi confidential, close to where the singer lived for many years. harwell played a private concert for muster's fiance's birthday party. >> seeing what he wanted to do, you know, for me and for motor

we learned yesterday that harwell had entered hospice care . bay reporter dustin dawsey has a look at his impact on music. >> like the voice that turned music fans in the early 2000s into believers and made them feel like an all star has passed away. former smash mouth frontman and santa clara native steve harwell lost a battle with liver failure at age 56, according to the band's manager. >> it's sad. it's very young. it's a bummer. >> well, we remembered with a guy who made some really great music, music that dates back to 1994, when harwell co-founded the band smash mouth in san jose. >> they were first recognized after a demo of their song played on kome locally in the south bay. from there, the band rose to fame thanks to their 1999 triple platinum album astro lounge, featuring a cover of i'm a believer and hit single all star. hey, now you're an all star. >> get your game on. go play. >> the band took to instagram to remember their former lead singer saying steve harwell was an american original, a truly larger than life character who sho

harwell and that group did early. but was there something on the horizon before harwell's passing.well, you know, he had retired from performing and from the band back during the covid years in 2021. but one friend told me one of the things that he was kicking around and thinking about was actually delving into the realm of country music. if you can believe that. and so i guess he had started work penning some songs for country, but unfortunately those songs were never recorded. heather all writer jesse gary live for us there afternoon. jesse, thank you. data from the national survey on drug use and health found nearly 29 million americans struggled with alcohol use disorder in 2021. according to the mayo clinic, the signs of alcohol use disorder can be mild, moderate or severe based on the number of symptoms you experience. those symptoms can include being unable to limit your intake. unsuccessful attempts to cut down or stop drinking more time spent getting alcohol or recovering from drinking strong cravings and failing to fulfill obligations due to drinking and using alcohol and

the music world mourning the loss of singer steve harwell. the south bay native was best known as the frontman for the rock group smash mouth. the singer died today at his home in idaho, surrounded by family. long before smash mouth, though, he reached mega success, harwell was known in the south bay for his larger than life personality and his unique voice. ktvu south bay reporter jesse gary has the story. it wasn't especially in tune, wasn't like virtuoso. it just was unique. it was different. hey, now you're an all star. get your game on. starting in the 90s smash mouth with steve harwell on lead, had a string of hits. this includes the generational anthem all star. music expert dan orloff says this sound was a one of a kind cross between the doors and the rolling stones. it was a fusion of pop rock and ska and one again, another unique product out of san jose as the south bay performers star rose, he remained loyal to local haunts close to home. this includes sushi confidential in campbell the celebrity wall has multiple pictures of harwe

we learned yesterday that harwell had entered hospice care . abc7 news south bay reporter dustin dawsey has a look at his impact on music. >> the voice that turn mic fans in the early 2000s into believers and made them feel like an all star has passed away . former smash mouth frontman and santa clara native steve harwell lost a battle with liver failure at age 56, according to the band's manager. >> it's sad. it's very young. it's a bummer. >> well, we remembered with a guy who made some really great music, music that dates back to 1994, when harwell co-founded the band smash mouth in san jose. >> they were first recognized after a demo of their song played on qm locally in the south bay. from there, the band rose to fame thanks to their 1999 triple platinum album astro lounge, featuring a cover of i'm a believer and hit single all star. hey now you're an all star. >> get your game on. go play. >> the band took to instagram to remember their former lead singer saying steve harwell was an american original, a truly larger than life character wh

but by 1994, harwell was ready for a new band. a new sound along with fellow san jose native kevin coleman. they took on the name smash mouth experimenting with jazz, punk and reggae inspired. sounds. the band began picking up gigs and trying to get their songs played on the radio. his friends say it was harwell's energy for better and worse. that made the band a success. but jimenez band. >> was fun and energetic. and, you know, people had fun dancing to it. so he was able to. take a of, you know, positive energy as well as you know, some of his negative energy and release you know it on stage and try to create a great show for his fans. their first breakthrough came on koam me in san jose. back when now today show host carson daly was a dj. >> daily remembering on instagram today saying, quote, the band was new unsigned and only had an e p out in an attempt to help support our local band and new party pals. we played their song nervous in the alley 1 billion times. things started really happening for them from there. the band go

we will definitely miss steve. >> steve harwell remembered at age 56 in san jose. dustin dawsey, abc seven news. >> on this labor day, we look at the summer of strikes and here in the bay area, workers rally across across the area. their message to you plus i believe different times call for different leadership. >> hey guys, how are you? >> good to see you guys here it is. >> the unofficial kickoff to the 2024 election. what's still there it is. that feeling you get... when you can du more with less asthma. it starts with dupixent. dupixent is not for sudden breathing problems. it's an add-on treatment for specific types of moderate-to-severe asthma. and can help improve lung function for better breathing in as little as two weeks. dupixent helps prevent asthma attacks... and can even reduce or eliminate oral steroids. can you picture it? dupixent can cause allergic reactions that can be severe. get help right away if you have rash, chest pain, worsening shortness of breath, tingling or numbness in your limbs. tell your doctor about new or worsening joint aches an

steve harwell, singer of the band smash mouth has died. noelle bellow reports on the singer's career-best started right here in the bay area. >> body do >> he's going tell harwell started off his musical careers in san jose with a rap group called f o s or freedom of speech. but by 1994, harlow was ready for a new band and a new sound along with fellow san jose native kevin coleman. they took on the name smash mouth experimenting with jazz, punk and reggae inspired. sounds. the band began picking up gigs and trying to get their songs played on the radio. his friends say it was hard wells energy for better and worse. that made the band a success him and his band. >> was fun and energetic. and, you know, people had fun dancing to it. so he was able to. take a of, you know, positive energy as well as you know, some of his negative energy and release you know it on stage and try to create a a great show for his fans. their first breakthrough came on koam me in san jose. >> back when now today show host carson daly was a dj daily. remembering o

but by 1994, harwell was ready for a new band.. they took on the name smash mouth experimenting with jazz, punk and reggae inspired. sounds. the band began picking up gigs and trying to get their songs played on the radio. his friends say it was harwell's energy for better and worse. that made the band a success him and his band. >> was fun and energetic. and, you know, people had fun dancing to it. so he was able to. take a of, you know, positive energy as well as you know, some of his negative energy and release you know it on stage and try to create a great show for his fans. their first breakthrough came on koam me in san jose. back when now today show host carson daly was a dj. >> daily remembering on instagram today saying, quote, the band was new unsigned and only had an e p out in an attempt to help support our local band and new party pals. we played their song nervous in the alley 1 billion times. things started really happening for them from there. the band got signed and released its first album, but it was the second

but by 1994, harwell was ready for a new band.nd a new sound along with fellow san jose native kevin coleman. they took on the name smash mouth experimenting with jazz, punk and reggae inspired. sounds. the band began picking up gigs and trying to get their songs played on the radio. his friends say it was harwell's energy for better and worse. that made the band a success. but jimenez band. >> was fun and energetic. and, you know, people had fun dancing to it. so he was able to. take a of, you know, positive energy as well as you know, some of his negative energy and release you know it on stage and try to create a great show for his fans. their first breakthrough came on koam me in san jose. >> back when now today show host carson daly was a dj daily. remembering on instagram today saying, quote, the band was new unsigned and only had an e p out in an attempt to help support our local band and new party pals. we played their song nervous in the alley 1 billion times. things started really happening for them from there. the band

but by 1994, harwell was ready for a new band. sound along with fellow san jose native kevin coleman. they took on the name smash mouth experimenting with jazz, punk and reggae inspired. sounds. the band began picking up gigs and trying to get their songs played on the radio. his friends say it was harwell's energy for better and worse. that made the band a success. jimenez band. >> was fun and energetic. and, you know, people had fun dancing to it. so he was able to. take a of, you know, positive energy as well as you know, some of his negative energy and release you know it on stage and try to create a great show for his fans. their first breakthrough came on koam me in san jose. >> back when now today show host carson daly was a dj daily. remembering on instagram today saying, quote, the band was new unsigned and only had an e p out in an attempt to help support our local band and new party pals. we played their song nervous in the alley 1 billion times. things started really happening for them from there. the band got signed a

steve harwell was 56. and that's "nightline."

we learned yesterday that harwell had entered hospice care.ws reporter dustin dorsey has a look at his impact on music. fans in the early 2000 intosic believers and made them feel like an all star has passed away . former smash mouth frontman in santa clara native steve harwell lost a battle with liver failure at age 56, according to the band's manager. >> it's sad. it's very young. it's a bummer. >> well, we remembered with a guy who made some really great music. music that dates back to 1994, when harwell co-founded the band smash mouth in san jose . >> they were first recognized after a demo of their song played on kome locally in the south bay. from there, the band rose to fame thanks to their 1999 triple platinum album astro lounge, featuring a cover of i'm a believer and hit single all star. hey, now you're an all star. >> get your game on. go play. >> the band took to instagram to remember their former lead singer, saying steve harwell was an american original, a truly larger than life character who shot up into the sky like a roman can

and this is reacting. >> harwell left smash mouth in 2021 focus on his health. the band continued on without him, but his spirit and songs continue to inspire and empower people. yeah, there's a little bit >> all-star and all of >> and you never know. maybe don't go >> well, bellow kron, 4 know that song was like a soundtrack to me my life in middle school. i feel like harwell will be cremated and laid to rest in san jose alongside his we do want to get you a check of your forecast. taking a live look at. >> downtown san francisco that a little bit of fog kind of creeping in there. you know, one of their songs as walking on the sun. yeah, aren't. got a little sunshine today. yeah, we've got that sun out there. one of the hardest to end a sort of. so that's almost like an anthem for a lot folks enjoyed the all-star song. but >> hey, folks out there tonight, we do some work to do on this labor day, talking about some sunshine and a couple patches of fog around the bay area this evening. so, yeah, but we've got some of that patchy fog to deal with. i think over the

. >> plus, smash mouth lead singer and bay area native steve harwell has died. we hear more about the legacy he leaves behind. and tens of thousands of these highchairs are being recalled after reports of several injuries. reports of several injuries. details after this. i dreamt you didn't cashback this flight. oh good. you got another mask? are you the ceo of cashbacking? no, you're not. earn big with chase freedom unlimited. how do you cashback? >> thousands of healthcare workers held a rally in oakland today against when they called unfair working conditions. seiu, united healthcare workers west claimed on safe staffing during the pandemic led to worker burnout. a number of bay area officials arrived in support of this demonstration. organizers say the moment highlighted the importance of labor unions and advocating for fair wages and working conditions. >> operation in order be able to have workers who or that they're receiving $25 an hour waves that matches increased we need to make sure that they have increase opportunities down. >> today's demonstrators

tool in the shed ♪ >> that is harwell right there.ded smash mouth in the mid-90s. the band gained international attention for songs like all-star, walking in the sun, and i'm a believer. harwell grew up in santa clara, went to blackford high school. ultimately forming smash mouth. his first public gill was at san jose's cactus club in 1995. >> there was a very special connection to the south bay for smash mouth. they supercharged the live music scene in, you know, campbell to downtown san jose. the cactus club, you know, long before their big hit in 1997. >> deep down in his heart, he wanted to do good. he had challenges. he lost his 2-year-old son to childhood leukemia. he got divorced recently after that, and i think some of those challenges, he just could never overcome. >> pretty challenging there. harwell has reportedly been in hospice care for liver complications. >>> also this evening, officials in maui are preparing to allow some of the victims back into the burn zone just to get to their homes or their properties. the officia

steve harwell died with family and friends at his bedside in idaho.is music career, though, began here in campbell at sound tech studios, long before smashmouth reached mega success. he was remembered as a man with a very unique big personality and a very unique voice. it wasn't especially in tune. it wasn't like virtuoso. it just was unique. it was different. hey, now you're an all star. get your game on. starting in the 90s smash mouth with steve harwell on lead, had a string of hits. this includes the generation anthem all star music expert dan orloff says this sound was a one of a kind cross between the doors and the rolling stones. it was a fusion of pop rock and ska and once again, another unique product out of san jose as the south bay performers star rose, he remained loyal to local haunts close to home. this includes sushi confidential in campbell cracker, the celebrity wall has multiple pictures of harwell with owner randy muster. he supported not only my restaurant, but a lot of businesses here in downtown campbell and los gatos. it's true.

but by 1994, harwell was ready for a new band. and a new sound along with fellow san jose native kevin coleman. they took on the name smash mouth experimenting with jazz, punk and reggae inspired. sounds. the band began picking up gigs and trying to get their songs played on the radio. his friends say it was harwell's energy for better and worse. that made the band a success him and his band. >> was fun and energetic. and, you know, people had fun dancing to it. so he was able to. take a of, you know, positive energy as well as you know, some of his negative energy and release you know it on stage and try to create a great show for his fans. their first breakthrough came on koam me in san jose. back when now today show host carson daly was a dj. >> daily remembering on instagram today saying, quote, the band was new unsigned and only had an e p out in an attempt to help support our local band and new party pals. we played their song nervous in the alley 1 billion times. things started really happening for them from there. the band

harwell had entered hospice care over the weekend.south bay reporter dustin dorsey has a look at his impact on music. the voice that turned music fans in the early 2000 into believers and made them feel like an all star has passed away. >> former smash mouth frontman in santa clara native steve harwell lost a battle with liver failure at age 56, according to the band's manager. >> it's sad. it's very young. it's a bummer. >> well, we remembered with a guy who made some really great music. music that dates back to 1994, when harwell co-founded the band smash mouth in san jose . >> they were first recognized after a demo of their song played on kome locally in the south bay. from there, the band rose to fame thanks to their 1999 triple platinum album astro lounge, featuring a cover of i'm a believer and hit single all star. hey, now you're an all star. >> get your game on. go play. >> the band took to instagram to remember their former lead singer, saying steve harwell was an american original, a truly larger than life character who sho

as harwell's manager says he passed peacefully. the collective sadness is tempered by the lasting impact the man and his music has had on so many lives. i've done a lot of crying and just going through my facebook feed to see how many people he's touched. he definitely got through to a lot of people through his music. harwell is survived by his fiancee and other family members who are with him bedside in idaho. when he passed. he was just 56 years old. in campbell, jesse gary ktvu, fox two news. we learned over the weekend the cause of death for fame. margaritaville singer jimmy buffett. according to a statement posted on social media. buffett had been battling merkel cell cancer. the release also said he died in his home in new york near the hamptons. this type of skin cancer is very rare and tends to spread quickly. the 76 year old singer is remembered for his easygoing musical style and all the businesses he built based on his brand. the last time he was on stage was during a surprise performance in rhode island back in july, an

harwell, a south bay native, entered hospice care earlier this week.. ♪ wasting away again in margaritaville ♪. >>> and another big loss to the music world paying tribute to singer/songwriter jimmy buffett. the margaritaville singer battled a rare skin cancer the years before his death. buffett died friday in his new york home at 76. >>> coming up, we'll look at how an old north bay hotel played a key role in the early stages of jimmy buffett's music career. >>> a live look at downtown oakland where people are gathering for the city's 11th annual hyro day celebration, a hip-hop music block part bringing people together from all over the bay area showcasing underground hip-hop and r and b artists across three stages. it started back in 2012 and is now a staple event fostering groundbreaking music in the oakland community. i'm just looking at the video there. it looks like the weather was just absolutely perfect for events like this. >> perfect today. >>> the weekend, there's a lot of cloud cover, drizzle along the coast, people reporting why is it wet?

well, remembering south bay native steve harwell.you can cashback 5% on travel purchased through chase with freedom unlimited and buy a better plane seat... switch to a king suite, or book a silent retreat. silent retreat!? oh! hold up! earn big with chase freedom unlimited with no annual fee. how do you cashback? rock group smash mouth. ktvu's jesse gary says the 56 year old south bay native died of liver failure. it wasn't an especially in tune. it wasn't like virtuoso . it just was unique. it was different. and hey, now you're an all star. get your game on. starting in the 90s smash mouth with steve harwell on lead, had a string of hits. this includes the generation anthem all star music expert dan orloff says this sound was a one of a kind cross between the doors and the rolling stones. it was a fusion of pop rock and ska and once again, another unique product out of san jose as the south bay performers star rose, he remained loyal to local haunts close to home. this includes sushi confidential in campbell cracker, the celebrity

the singer and bay area native. >> steve harwell. >> fpom the area's local news station.hing the kron. 4 morning news at >> good morning. thank you for joining us here. 08:00am on this tuesday after your labor day holiday weekend. >> i'm james fletcher. that checking out on the airport yesterday we had a few delays. looks like today's a much eetter day in terms of travel. so hopefully your loved ones have a safe trip back. yeah. on the weather front today looks like it's going to shape up nicely. got john in the weather center. good morning, john. yet today's canada back to rey

but by 1994, harwell was ready for a new band. and a new sound along with fellow san jose native kevin coleman. they took on the name smash mouth experimenting with jazz, punk and reggae inspired. sounds. the band began picking up gigs and trying to get their songs played on the radio. his friends say it was harwell's energy for better and worse. that made the band a success. but jimenez band. >> was fun and energetic. and, you know, people had fun dancing to it. so he was able to. take a of, you know, positive energy as well as you know, some of his negative energy and release you know it on stage and try to create a great show for his fans. their first breakthrough came on koam me in san jose. back when now today show host carson daly was a dj. >> daily remembering on instagram today saying, quote, the band was new unsigned and only had an e p out in an attempt to help support our local band and new party pals. we played their song nervous in the alley 1 billion times. things started really happening for them from there. the ban

harwell struggled with health problems over the last decade that forced him to step away from the bandars ago. he was born in santa clara and cofounded smashmouth many san jose in 1994. he was 56 years old. >>> we have a heads up for you, if you are heading to yosemite, visitors currently have no access to the popular super slide climbing route because of this giant crack in the rock right here. you saw it right there. so this is a closer look now. the national park service says that the crack appeared at a nearby royal arches cliff. of course posing a hiking hazard. the temporary closure went into effect on wednesday. still no word yet on when it will reopen. okay. i'm joined now by chief meteorologist jeff ranieri. you told us last week that labor day was going to be the best day for the long weekend. yes, i think it's so great today. >> so we came through for you. >> you did. it feels good. i can't believe we're at the first week of september. it's like -- >> time's flying. >> flying by. we'll get you all the details on that forecast. if you're still maybe heading over to some famil

harwell had long struggled with alcoholism his hits with smash mouth include "all star" and "walkingthe sun." harwell was 56 years old >>> now to the fire zone in maui and an amazing act of heroism that may have saved an entire block of homes it was all captured on video sam brock tonight with the story and the dramatic pictures. >> i want you to record everything when we're leaving. >> right from those first heart stopping moments, jessica and steven pickering knew their time was precious leaving lahaina with flames on their heels. >> oh, my god. >> and a wall of smoke in their rearview mirror. >> we tried to get out of the neighborhood but were blocked by cars. >> reporter: along the way they spot a flash of fire in the bushes. >> oh, my god, it's right there in the bushes. >> what? >> the fire! in the bushes! >> steven leaps from the car to put out the flames threatening a complete stranger's house. >> steven, we're going to get stuck, come on >> were you thinking at all this is crazy, and it could cost us our lives? >> yes >> but what did his actions actually end up doing? >> i t

steve harwell passed away this morning following news over the weekend that he was in hospice care andl struggled with health problems over the past decade that forced him to step away from the band in 2021. he was born in santa clara and cofounded smash mouth in san jose in 1949. harwell was 56 years old. >>> a chp motorcycle officer is recovering after a crash in downtown san francisco at 3rd and harrison streets. you can see the bike collided with a car. the injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. the driver of the car was also hospitalized. the cause of the crash remains under investigation. >>> heads up if you're heading to yosemite due to a giant crack that appears at a nearby cliff. the closure went into effect wednesday. no word on when it will reopen. >>> not too hot, no too cold. it should be a pleasant day across the bay area. here's meteorologist kari hall with the forecast. >> we're looking at mild ware across the bay area for this labor day. in san francisco we're going to see a high of about 68 degrees and more of the same weather we had over the weekend contin

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steve harwell. and now we have learned that steve harwell, in fact, has died.t 56 years of age, smash mouth had many, very big hits, including this one. harlow was at his home in boise, idaho, in hospice care when he died. harwell died of liver failure. he had spoken of sard living in a variety of demons. as mentioned, steve harwell was just 56 years of age and we cannot let the holiday weekend conclude without a mention of the great jimmy buffett. we learned overnight from friday into saturday morning, the jimmy who became one of the richest entertainers ever because of a novelty song. he said he wrote in 5 minutes passed away. jimmy buffett was 76 and margarita ville became an anthem for a lifestyle. but jimmy, on the music front was deeper better than that. one song here is one of his best performed with zac brown. a pirate looks at 40. >> the tributes have poured in from paul mccartney who was with him in his final days. and this absolutely amazing story from jimmy had become a pilot to see plane and he was flying bottle in his family into jamaica. and once

harwell left the band in 2021, citing mental health and physical issues. by family and friends when he passed. thats all from us here in washington. i'm carl nasman. we leave you with these live pictures of london. a little foggy there tonight. 0ur colleagues will return with the headlines at the top of the hour. stay with us here on bbc news. hello there. the weather story so far this week has been dominated by sunshine and heat. and i suspect as we go through the week ahead, it's all going to be about numbers. 30 degrees was recorded on monday across parts of england and wales. highest temperatures of the summer �*23 was back injune with 32.2 celsius, but there is a possibility as we go through the week with heat and humidity building, that we could see 32 degrees, maybe even higher. which would be ironic because september is the start of meteorological autumn. for tuesday, though on the whole will start off with a little bit of low cloud, mist and fog across eastern england and maybe shrouding the far north of scotland, but that will quickly burn away.

. >>> san jose musician and smash mouth founder steve harwell has died.or harwell said the former front man died of liver failure early this morning at his home in boise, idaho. the south bay native entered hospice care earlier this week at 56 years old. >>> today was the annual high row day in oakland, one of the biggest bay area events that highlights musical talent and culture and this year was even more special with the celebration of 50 years of hip-hop. jocelyn moran has the story. >> we said we never knew if the hip-hop would be able to take it this far. >> reporter: here to celebrate 93 till infinity, one of their biggest records. >> it is good to see it considered a true art form and not just as a lesser street art form. >> reporter: the celebration featured live music vendors and communities who say this is what oakland is about. >> we love being black! >> oakland is proud! >> reporter: she has been celebrating for years. >> we are out here celebrating the good vibes and all that it brings to the community. hip-hop is a culture that brings every

steve harwell's representative said he died after entering hospice care. you'll probably remember that smashmouth had two number one singles, "walkin on the sun" and "all-star," major, major chart topping hits and harwell was a south bay native. he had long suffered from heart disease and he had also grappled with some other health issues. he was 56 years old. >>> and millions of fans are mourning the passing of legendary singer jimmy buffett. he died saturday from a rare form of cancer called merkel cell cancer. along with all of the sadness that fans are feeling certainly, there is so much appreciation for the gift he gave people with his tales from margaritaville. here's john ramos. >> reporter: people who are unfamiliar with jimmy buffett may wonder why his passing is such a gut punch to his fans, but for millions of people, for an entire generation, his music has served as a kind of navigational beacon to living a happy life. perhaps it's fitting that jimmy buffett should die at the beginning of a three-day weekend. it gives people an extra day off to

smash mouth frontman steve harwell has died at the age of 56. the 1990s, selling over 10 million albums worldwide. their song all star brought the band a new audience when it was featured in the movie shrek. harwell left the band in 2021, citing mental and physical health issues. his manager says he died from acute liver failure. scrutiny over the structural safety of england's schools is intensifying. the british prime minister has denied claims that he oversaw budget cuts that led to crumbling concrete in schools not being repaired. you're live with bbc news. the first african climate summit of its kind is taking place in nairobi, kenya, to discuss ways the continent can respond to the threat of climate change. at least 23 african heads of state and government will join thousands of delegates with a goal to influence climate commitments, pledges and outcomes. of the countries most affected by the climate crisis, 17 are in africa — that's according to us climate envoy, john kerry. a un report estimates climate—related disasters are costing afri

star. >> the band's manager says harwell is now in hospice care. reports say the 56 year old is suffering from liver failure, brought on by his struggle with alcohol abuse. >> and we're learning more about the cause of jimmy buffett's death. buffett died on friday years after beginning a battle against a rare form of skin cancer. were it not a san francisco for the labor day weekend show. it's been 50 years since jimmy buffett wrote come monday a song about missing the woman who would become his wife as he headed out for a labor day weekend concert. she told me. i've been missing you so good. and this labor day weekend, a tribute band performing that very song in his honor on long island. it's an end of an era paradise. >> heads are really going to be suffering. >> buffett's biggest fans, known as parrot heads, saying goodbye to the margaritaville maestro who died friday at the age of 76. >> we love jimmy. we breathe jimmy. jimmy, i know, touched a lot of lives. definitely touched my life. he was just a beautiful soul man. >> key west, florida, a p

and you recognize that tune, the former lead singer, steve harwell died monday.when he retired. he can be heard on the heads like walking on the sun and the band's popular cover of i'm a believer. harwell's manager said he passed away in his home in idaho surrounded by family and friends.he was just 56 years old. and nearly a year after her passing, a commemorative coin has been revealed honoring queen elizabeth. they are calling it a coin, but it's really the size of a dinner plate. look at that. it's made from almost 8 pounds of gold. contains about 6400 diamonds. took more than eager to produce. dubbed the crown court. it's valued at more than $23 million. german chancellor, all of scholz is sporting an eyepatch these days. and getting a lot of kidding about it. schultz posted an image of himself on expert a spokesperson said he was injured, which is not funny. but but he was injured during a fall while he was jogging and the captions says it's wor. it's much worse and it looks worse than it is. and he looks forward to the means. looks like he is quite a bruis

sporting his hallmark shades and a booming voice, steve harwell led smashmouth to multiple hits duringreporter: smash mouth delivered a list of ear worms that would last for a generation on monday, the band announced that their famous front man died at 56 from acute liver failure after many health issues the band's manager telling nbc news steve harwell was a true american original, adding, quote, his only tools were his irrepressible charm and charisma, his fearlessly reckless ambition and his king-size kahoonas steve lived a 100% full throttle life their biggest hit "all star" went to number 4 on the billboard and earned them a grammy nomination. ♪ multiple songs were featured in movies throughout the late '90s and early 2000s, including "10 things i hate about you. ♪ then i saw her face i'm a believer ♪ >> reporter: and 2001's "sch""shrek and our own carson writing, he brought joy to millions with his music, and his legacy will thankfully live on back in 2016, the band appeared for '90s throwback halloween crediting carson for helping with their start. >> he got hired at mtv and dru

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steve harwell, lead singer of smath smash mouth died today due to liver failure.h alcoholism. his hits include "all star" and "walking on the sun." harwell was 56 years old. >>> now to the fire zone in maui and an amazing act of heroism that may have saved an entire block of homes. it was all captured on video. sam brock has the story and the dramatic pictures. >> record everything. we're leaving. >> reporter: right from those first heart stopping moments, jessica and steven pickering knew their time was precious, leaving lahaina with flames on their heels. >> oh my god. >> reporter: and a wall of smoke in the rear-view mirror. >> we tried to get out of the neighborhood but were blocked by cars. >> reporter: along the way they spot a flash of fire in the bushes. >> it's right there in the bushes. >> what? >> the fire! >> reporter: steven leaps from the car to put out the flames threatening a complete stranger's house. >> steven, we're going to get stuck! come on! >> were you thinking this is crazy and it could cost us our lives? >> yes. >> but what did his actions

harwell retired from the band two years ago over health issues.s 56. >>> week one of the college football season ends with a huge top ten upset in primetime. coy wire has the bleacher report. hey, coy. >> what's up, david. if there is one thing you can expect in college football, it is the unexpected. duke went into last night's game at 12 point underdogs at home against number nine clemson, but somebody must have forgotten to tell the blue devils. guk quarterback's mom texted him, and i quote, you suck before every game as motivation so he wear as wrist band with those words on it. mom's mind games worked. her little boy made the biggest play of the game in the third quarter breaking loose from a would-be tackler and tiptoeing to stay inbounds. 44 yard touchdown and the lead. on defense in the second half, two goal line instances, three turnovers including an interception. they outscore clemson 22-0 in the second half. guk duke wins 28-7 with fans rushing the field. afterwards the quarterback, leonard, had a simple request. >> professor taylor, i

harwell was previously diagnosed with cardiomyopathy, a form of heart disease.smash mouth since 1994 and retired in 2021. citing ongoing health issues. harwell is a south bay native and is 56 years old. >> sad news. >>> but let's perk you up by showing you what's happening on university avenue this week at the stanford theater. the ladders pull away to show the birds will close out the hitchcock film festival. inside the 1925 theater, they've got the organ playing there, ready to receive the crowds. tonight the birds, which was filmed in the bay area is being shown. but when it was released exactly 60 years ago this summer, it was a shocking experience. >> the man who covered the capital scene are regaled by alfred hitchcock who has some comments about his latest picture. >> life is quite short. just two words. there were three, but we cut the first word four. and we call it simply the birds. >> it's one of my favorite movies, "the birds." >> it's the end of the world. >> scary? >> yeah. >> it was one of the most terrifying films ever made. i remember just being

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me the world was going to row me ♪ >> major: remembering an all-star, smash mouth front man steve harwellet your game on go play ♪ ♪ ♪ >> major: good evening to our viewers in the west. thank you for joining us. i am major garrett in for norah. we begin with tonight's mud delayed exodus from burning man. that's the counterculture art festival held on what is held on a dry and dusty lakebed in the nevada desert, but over the weekend, a major downpour turned the ground there into thick mud. the sludge straining more than 75,000 people and forcing them to shelter in place and conserve food and water. conditions at the makeshift city quickly turned bleak. one death was reported though there are no details on the cause of that death. with the ground so wet, many who tried to leave the remote area were stuck spinning their wheels or knee-deep in mud. tonight the only road out is finally dry enough for people to slowly start making their way back to civilization. cbs's elise preston leads us all from blackrock desert just outside the camp and all the chaos. elise, good evening. >> reporter: good

smash mouth lead singer steve harwell has died at the age of 56.and is best known for its 1999 hit. all star. harwell died early yesterday at his home in idaho from acute liver failure now to the pier collapse in wisconsin, an estimated 60 to 80 college students were on the deck when it suddenly plunged into a lake . >> this morning, a different kind of peer pressure at the university of wisconsin in madison as the fall semester gets underway. a deck with dozens of people suddenly collapsing into a lake on campus , plunging students and members of the public into the water. at least 20 people were hurt and one transported to the hospital. it was definitely shock. >> i was like, oh, my god, wreckage can be seen floating in the lake after the collapse. >> the pier on lake mendota was scheduled to be removed today for the end of the summer season. >> that's like never something you would think would happen. >> incidents like this aren't unheard of. back in july, a deck collapsed at a country club in billings, montana, injured dozens. and in june, eigh

that's according to the band's manager there are reports that steve harwell is in the final stages of liver failure after struggling with alcohol abuse for much of his life, he is said to have only a week left to live. harwell was born in santa clara and he was a lead singer of smash mouth from its founding in 1994 until his retirement in 2021. he is 56 years old. nearly 30 bears in the tahoe area have been killed by vehicles in just seven weeks. abc7 spoke with anne bryant. she's the executive director of the bear league, a nonprofit working to protect the tahoe region's beloved bears and she says that 15 bears have been hit in just the last week. eight killed, others injured. and in this video you can see bear cubs. they're just limping along. we have cubs that are injured and their mother is trying to take care of them. >> we've got a mother that's badly injured and she's got two cubs that are fine. we can't even find her anymore. >> well, flashing warning signs have been put up in the area as officials brace for more bear sightings. september and october are when bears start forag