Tragic Passing of Sam Rivers
Sam Rivers, the bassist for the nu metal band Limp Bizkit, passed away on Saturday. New details have emerged regarding the circumstances of his death.
Emergency Response
A spokesperson from the St. Johns County, Florida Fire Rescue confirmed to TMZ that they received a call for a “nonresponsive person in cardiac arrest” on the day of his passing.
Investigation into Cause of Death
The exact cause of death remains undetermined. A representative from the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office added that deputies were dispatched to an attended death at his residence. An “attended death” refers to a situation where the deceased had been receiving medical care for a serious or life-threatening condition, typically leading to death within a short timeframe, ranging from days to months.
Rivers’ Health Journey
Rivers stepped away from Limp Bizkit in 2015 due to complications from liver disease stemming from excessive alcohol consumption. After undergoing a liver transplant, he rejoined the band in 2018.
Tributes from the Band
The band announced Rivers’ passing on Saturday evening, describing him as their “heartbeat.” They shared that he was “not just a bass player” but a vital source of inspiration, calling him “pure magic, the pulse beneath every song, the calm in the chaos, the soul in the sound.” Rivers was 48 years old.
