Limp Bizkit bassist and founding member Sam Rivers has died at the age of 48, the band confirmed in a statement shared on Sunday.

The nu-metal group described Rivers as the band’s “heartbeat” in a heartfelt Instagram tribute, saying his presence and talent defined their sound for more than three decades.

“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.

“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.” Loading Instagram Post

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