Image Credit: Redferns via Getty Images Limp Bizkit bassist Sam Rivers was open about his past health issues before he died. About a decade before the 48-year-old musician's death, Rivers revealed he had undergone a liver transplant. However, his cause of death has not been revealed at the time of publication. In honor of Rivers, Limp Bizkit members Fred Durst, Wes Borland, John Otto and DJ Lethal penned a joint Instagram statement, announcing their late bandmate's death. The nu metal musicians called Rivers their "brother" and "heartbeat" while highlighting his talent.