sam rivers how did he die

Sam Rivers, a founding member and bassist of Limp Bizkit, died on October 18, 2025, at the age of 48. Public reports indicate that the official cause of death had not been formally disclosed at the time of initial announcements, with subsequent coverage noting prior health issues (including a liver transplant in 2018) and a hospital/emergency scene described as a cardiac- related event. Initial details from several outlets described evidence such as a fall-related injury and a search of the scene, but the exact cause remained under investigation or not officially confirmed in early reports. Limp Bizkit publicly memorialized him as a brother and bandmate after his passing. For the most precise and current determination of the cause, please refer to official statements from the band or local authorities as the investigation concludes.