Sam Rivers dies at 48: How Limp Bizkit members paid tribute to the nu metal band founding member; all you need to know about family and net worth

American nu metal band Limp Bizkit announced on Instagram that its bassist and founding member, Sam Rivers, passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at the age of 48. "Today we lost our brother. Our bandmate. Our heartbeat," the band wrote in the caption, alongside a photo of Rivers performing onstage. "Sam Rivers wasn't just our bass player — he was pure magic. The pulse beneath every song, the calm in the chaos, the soul in the sound," the band further stated.

"From the first note we ever played together, Sam brought a light and a rhythm that could never be replaced. His talent was effortless, his presence unforgettable, his heart enormous. We shared so many moments — wild ones, quiet ones, beautiful ones — and every one of them meant more because Sam was there," the Limp Bizkit members continued.

"He was a once-in-a-lifetime kind of human. A true legend of legends. And his spirit will live forever in every groove, every stage, every memory," the post further read. "We love you, Sam. We’ll carry you with us, always. Rest easy, brother. Your music never ends," the post concluded. The post also included the names of all the other band's vocalist Fred Durst, drummer John Otto, guitarist Wes Borland and turntablist DJ Lethal.

San Rivers dies: How did DJ Lethal pay tribute?

In the comment section of the Instagram post of Limp Bizkit, DJ Lethal left a heartfelt note for the bassist and urged everyone to respect his family’s privacy at this moment.

"We love you Sam rivers. Please respect the family’s privacy at this moment. give Sam his flowers and play Sam rivers basslines all day! We are in shock. Rest in power my brother! You will live on through your music and the lives you helped save with your music, charity work and friendships. We are heartbroken enjoy every millisecond of life. It’s not guaranteed".

Sam Rivers: Family and net worth

Sam Rivers had an estimated net worth of $5–8 million, according to BBN Times. No verified information is available regarding his family, spouse, or children.

Limp Bizkit

Limp Bizkit, well known for songs including "Behind Blue Eyes" and "Take a Look Around," went on to become one of the most influential groups of the late 1990s and 2000s. According to PEOPLE, the bassist was a founding member of Limp Bizkit. The journey of the nu metal band began after he befriended Durst while working a retail job. The duo played together in the band Malachi Sage before forming their long-running nu-metal group in 1994.