October 20, 2025

In a tragic blow to rock fans, Sam Rivers, the founding bassist of the famous band Limp Bizkit, passed away at just 48 years old. The news was confirmed on October 18, 2025, through a deeply emotional Instagram post by the band. They described Rivers as "our heartbeat" and "pure magic," showing the huge place he held in their hearts. The exact cause of his death has not been shared with the public. Just hours before he died, Rivers posted a touching video on Instagram to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Limp Bizkit’s legendary album "Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water." The clip played The Cars’ classic "Good Times Roll" and carried the caption "Nothing but love," along with hashtags like "#LimpBizkit" and "#LimpBizkitFamily." It even mentioned an upcoming show at the Rock for People festival in Czechia in June 2026, where the band, along with stars like Gorillaz and Iron Maiden, will perform. Sam Rivers was a driving force behind Limp Bizkit’s creation in 1994, joining forces with Fred Durst and John Otto to shape the band’s unique sound. Known for smash hits like "Nookie" and "Rollin'," they quickly became icons in the nu-metal scene. Despite facing serious health challenges, including liver disease due to alcohol, Rivers bravely returned to make music with the band in 2018 after getting a lifesaving liver transplant. The band’s tribute poured out their love and respect for Rivers. They called him "the soul in the sound" and "a once-in-a-lifetime kind of human," promising his music and spirit will never fade. "We love you, Sam. We’ll carry you with us, always. Rest easy, brother. Your music never ends," they wrote, touching the hearts of fans worldwide. DJ Lethal, the band's turntablist, also shared a heartfelt message. He asked fans to honor Rivers by playing his memorable basslines but urged everyone to respect the privacy of his family during this painful time. “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 💔 ... It’s not guaranteed ✌️,” he said. Sam Rivers may have left the stage early, but his thunderous bass and magical spirit will keep rocking on forever in the hearts of Limp Bizkit fans and the music world.

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