October 19, 2025

Sam Rivers, the longtime bassist of the famous nu-metal band Limp Bizkit, has died at the age of 48. The band shared this sad news with their fans in an emotional post on Instagram. "Today we lost our brother. Our bandmate. Our heartbeat," they wrote. They described Sam as "pure magic" and said, "The pulse beneath every song, the calm in the chaos, the soul in the sound." The band also added, "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." The cause of Sam Rivers' death has not been officially shared by the band or his family, leaving fans shocked and confused. However, a surprising and strange rumor has picked up speed on social media. Someone noticed that Sam’s Wikipedia page briefly mentioned he died after being attacked by a rabid black bear while camping in Utah’s beautiful Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. The exact sentence said: "Sam Rivers died after being attacked by a rabid black bear while vacationing at the Calf Creek campground recreation area of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument located in the state of Utah in the southwest portion of the United States along Utah's Scenic Byway 12." This line has now been removed from Wikipedia, but people are still talking about it everywhere online. Fans and followers commented on the rumors with surprise and disbelief. One person wrote, "It doesn’t say it anymore but I buy that’s what happened because that’s an awful lot of detail." Another added, "Wikipedia says bear attack, but who knows how accurate that is." Someone else humorously said, "Wiki says he was eaten by a bear." It’s very important to note that neither Limp Bizkit nor Sam Rivers’ family has confirmed this unusual story. The truth about how he passed away is still not officially known. So far, the bear attack story is only a rumor and cannot be trusted without facts. HT.com could not verify the wild claims spreading on the internet. Fans worldwide mourn the loss of this incredible bassist who was the heartbeat of Limp Bizkit’s music. As we remember Sam Rivers’ amazing talent and heart, we wait for any official updates about his death.

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