Sam Rivers has sadly passed away.
The Limp Bizkit bassist was announced to have died on Saturday (October 18) at the age of 48, with the band sharing a statement on social media.
“💔 In Loving Memory of Our Brother, Sam Rivers 💔 Today we lost our brother. Our bandmate. Our heartbeat,” the band shared on Instagram. “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.”
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“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,” the group continued. “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 ❤️” the band concluded.
Our thoughts and condolences go out to Sam Rivers‘ friends and family during this difficult time.
We’ve sadly lost many great stars in recent weeks.