Sam Rivers, who recently passed away at the age of 48, had to quit touring with his band Limp Bizkit back in 2015 due to a degenerative disc disease. However, that rumor turned out to be false.
According to Loudwire, the musician revealed in an interview that he was actually diagnosed with a liver disease that he got from excessive drinking.
I got liver disease from excessive drinking…. I had to leave Limp Bizkit in 2015 because I felt so horrible, and a few months after that, I realized I had to change everything because I had really bad liver disease.
The bassist further revealed that he went as far as a liver transplant in order to cure the disease.
I quit drinking and did everything the doctors told me. I got treatment for the alcohol and got a liver transplant, which was a perfect match.
Although being diagnosed with liver disease, Sam Rivers left the band and had some personal work done later on in his life. In recent news, the bassist passed away on October 18, 2025.
Sam Rivers Passes Away at the Age of 48
The bassist of Limp Bizkit, Sam Rivers, has died at the age of 48. His death was announced on social media via the band, with no cause of death disclosed at the moment.
The news came as a shock to the world. Although Rivers had had his fair share of problems with alcohol abuse and liver disease, no one was prepared for the sudden and saddening death of the bassist of one of the most influential bands of all time.
Not only did fans mourn the death of Sam Rivers, but they also pledged to carry on his legacy through his music. His bandmates, Fred Durst, drummer John Otto, guitarist Wes Borland, and turntablist DJ Lethal also paid their heartfelt tribute.
Limp Bizkit Gives Heartfelt Tribute to Sam Rivers
In a joint statement on Instagram, the band members had some kind words to share about Sam Rivers’ passing away. Stating that they lost their brother, their bandmate, and their heartbeat, it was enough to make anyone cry.
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With a disclosed cause of death at the moment, the world is saddened by the sudden demise of one of the best bassists of all time. Sam Rivers didn’t just play the guitar. He was one of the beating souls of Limp Bizkit.
Rest in Peace, Sam Rivers. You will be missed.
