Limp Bizkit announces death of bassist Sam Rivers aged 48
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- Sam Rivers, bassist and backing vocalist of Limp Bizkit, has died at age 48.
- Limp Bizkit described Rivers as their 'heartbeat' and praised his talent and presence.
- Fred Durst shared emotional tributes, recalling their early days and Rivers' musical impact.
- Rivers had previously struggled with heavy drinking and liver disease, leading to a transplant in 2015.
- Limp Bizkit rose to fame in the late 1990s with albums like 'Significant Other' and 'Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water'.
- Rivers was a founding member of the band, which also includes Fred Durst, John Otto, Wes Borland, and DJ Lethal.
- The band announced a tour of Central and South America starting in late November.