Limp Bizkit bassist Sam Rivers was open about his past health issues before he died. About a decade before the 48-year-old musician’s death, Rivers revealed he had undergone a liver transplant. However, his cause of death has not been revealed at the time of publication.
In honor of Rivers, Limp Bizkit members Fred Durst, Wes Borland, John Otto and DJ Lethal penned a joint Instagram statement, announcing their late bandmate’s death. The nu metal musicians called Rivers their “brother” and “heartbeat” while highlighting his talent.
“In Loving Memory of Our Brother, Sam Rivers,” their statement read. “Today, we lost our brother. Our bandmate. Our heartbeat. 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.”
Learn about Rivers’ past health setbacks below.
Rivers’ cause of death was not immediately disclosed. In their public tribute, Limp Bizkit rehashed their memories with Rivers and vowed to “carry” him with them.
“From the first note we ever played together, Sam brought a light and a rhythm that could never be replaced,” the statement read. “His talent was effortless, his presence unforgettable, his heart enormous. 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.”
