New details have surfaced surrounding the death of Limp Bizkit bassist Sam Rivers, who passed away on October 18th at the age of 48. According to TMZ, officials from St. Johns County Fire Rescue in Florida confirmed they responded to a call about a “nonresponsive person in cardiac arrest” that day. The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office later stated deputies were dispatched to an “attended death,” meaning Rivers had been under medical care for a serious or life-threatening condition prior to his passing.
Despite the tragedy, there have been reports claiming Limp Bizkit plans to move forward with their November 29th show at Explanada del Estadio Banorte in Mexico City. Additionally, according to Limp Bizkit’s website, it appears their 2025 Gringo Papi South American tour is still a go. The promoter of the November 29th event, issued the following statement on Tuesday (21):
“We deeply regret the passing of Sam Rivers, founding bassist of Limp Bizkit, whose talent and legacy have marked generations and will continue to resonate in every note of his music. In such a significant moment for the band and its fans, Limp Bizkit has decided to continue with their performance on November 29th at the Explanada Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, as part of their Gringo Papi Tour 2025.That night, every riff and every scream from the audience will sound in honor of the great legacy that Sam offered to Nu-Metal, because his energy will never cease to exist. See you soon!”
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