Limp Bizkit Bassist Sam Rivers Dead At 48

Limp Bizkit announced the death of their bassist, Sam Rivers, October 18 on Instagram.

“💔 In Loving Memory of Our Brother, Sam Rivers 💔Today we lost our brother. Our bandmate. Our heartbeat,” the famous nu metal band wrote. “Sam Rivers wasn’t just our bass player — he was pure magic.The pulse beneath every song, the calm in the chaos, the soul in the sound.”

There was no immediate cause of death reported. Rivers was 48 years old at the time of his passing.

The band’s emotional statement continued, “From the first note we ever played together, Sam brought a light and a rhythm that could never be replaced. His talent was effortless, his presence unforgettable, his heart enormous,” they wrote.

“We shared so many moments — wild ones, quiet ones, beautiful ones — and every one of them meant more because Sam was there.

He was a once-in-a-lifetime kind of human. A true legend of legends. And his spirit will live forever in every groove, every stage, every memory. We love you, Sam. We’ll carry you with us, always. Rest easy, brother. Your music never ends. — Fred, Wes, John & DJ Lethal ❤️”

DANA POINT, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 08: Sam Rivers of Limp Bizkit performs onstage at KROQ Weenie Roast & Luau at Doheny State Beach on June 08, 2019 in Dana Point, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for KROQ)

DJ Lethal wrote an additional note in the comment section of the post.

“Give Sam his flowers and play Sam Rivers basslines all day!” he wrote.

He continued, “We are in shock. Rest in power my brother! You will live on through your music and the lives you helped save with your music, charity work and friendships. We are heartbroken 💔. Enjoy every millisecond of life. It’s not guaranteed ✌️.”

Fred Durst (L) and Sam Rivers from the US band “Limp Bizkit” perform onstage at the Estéreo Picnic Festival in Bogotá on March 21, 2024. (Photo by Juan Pablo Pino / AFP) (Photo by JUAN PABLO PINO/AFP via Getty Images)

The band’s front man Fred Durst also shared the death announcement on his own official Instagram page.

The circumstances behind Rivers’ death remain unclear, but the star spoke about receiving a liver transplant during a 2020 interview, after damaging his liver with excessive drinking.

As a founding member and bassist of Limp Bizkit, Rivers helped shape the sound of early 2000s rock with a string of chart-topping hits and unforgettable performances. His influence on the nu-metal scene remains undeniable, and his work continues to inspire musicians and fans around the world. (RELATED: Grammy-Winning R&B Star D’Angelo Dead At 51)

Fans are mourning the tremendous loss on social media as they bid their final farewells.