Limp Bizkit bassist Sam Rivers has tragically passed away at the age of 48, the band announced in a statement on social media.
No cause of death was made known at this time.
Rivers was one of the founding members of Limp Bizkit, which formed in 1994. The band went on to release six studio albums. While he left the group briefly in 2015 due to medical reasons, he rejoined in 2018.
Limp Bizkit Posts Statement Announcing The Heartbreaking News
“💔 In Loving Memory of Our Brother, Sam Rivers 💔,” the band wrote on Instagram. “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,” they 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.”
“We shared so many moments — wild ones, quiet ones, beautiful ones — and every one of them meant more because Sam was there,” Limp Bizkit added. “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,” they concluded. “Rest easy, brother. Your music never ends.— Fred, Wes, John & DJ Lethal ❤️”
Tributes Pour In For Sam Rivers
Many people rushed to show love and pay tribute to Rivers following the news of his passing.
Limp Bizkit’s DJ Lethal commented under the statement posted by the band.
“We love you Sam rivers. Please respect the family’s privacy at this moment. 🕊️ give Sam his flowers and play Sam rivers basslines all day ! 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 ✌️,” he wrote.
Many people also commented under TMZ’s post with the news.
“I’m very Grateful I got to take my daughter to see the original Limp Bizkit concert last year thanks Sam for the memories ❤️,” someone wrote.
“Damn didnt see that coming, rest in peace Sam, Limp Bizkit always in my heart!❤️😢,” a fan commented.
“Oh no! Please make it stop! Too many greats have passed away recently! RIP, @samriverslb 🥹🙏👼🎸✨🙏,” another fan said.
Rest in Peace ; May GOD bless your family & Fans 🙏🏼🕊🎶🎸🎨👌🏽
See you on the other side my friend, cause I know it’s there, because someone who passed came and showed us!!
Limp Bizkit got me through a very bad time in my life. My heart hurts today. RIP Sam Rivers