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Limp Bizkit's Sam Rivers Found Dead at 48

11/1/2025

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Sam Rivers, founding member and bassist of Limp Bizkit, was found dead at 48 in his Florida home on October 18, 2023.
An incident report indicated he was discovered face down in a pool of blood, with signs of a possible pulmonary embolism.
Rivers underwent a liver transplant in 2018 due to liver disease linked to excessive drinking.
Limp Bizkit announced his death on Instagram, honoring him as "the pulse beneath every song" and a "true legend."
The band expressed deep love and respect for Rivers, stating his spirit will live on through their music.

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Sam Rivers, founding member and bassist of Limp Bizkit, was found dead at 48 in his Florida home on October 18, 2023.
An incident report indicated he was discovered face down in a pool of blood, with signs of a possible pulmonary embolism.
Rivers underwent a liver transplant in 2018 due to liver disease linked to excessive drinking.
Limp Bizkit announced his death on Instagram, honoring him as "the pulse beneath every song" and a "true legend."
The band expressed deep love and respect for Rivers, stating his spirit will live on through their music.