Authorities in Florida have revealed details about the death of Sam Rivers, who has received glowing tributes from his bandmates from the nu metal group Limp Bizkit.<\/p>\n
While the official cause of death for Rivers on Saturday has not been revealed, authorities provided some information to TMZ<\/a> suggesting that the bassist suffered a heart attack.<\/p>\n Emergency personnel in St. Johns County responded to a call of a \u201cnonresponsive person in cardiac arrest,\u201d according to TMZ.<\/p>\n Members of the local fire department and sheriff\u2019s office were on scene. Deputies were told that the person who needed assistance had been under medical care for a serious or life-threatening illness, according to TMZ.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Rivers was described as \u201cour brother,\u201d \u201cour bandmate,\u201d \u201cour heartbeat,\u201d and \u201ca true legend of legends\u201d on the band\u2019s Instagram page<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cSam Rivers wasn\u2019t just our bass player \u2014 he was pure magic,\u201c the tribute said. \u201dThe pulse beneath every song, the calm in the chaos, the soul in the sound.<\/p>\n \u201cFrom 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.\u201d<\/p>\n Rivers\u2019 \u201cspirit will live forever in every groove, every stage, every memory,\u201d according to the tribute.<\/p>\n Fred Durst, Wes Borland, John Otto and D.J. Lethal conclude their eulogy on social media with, \u201cRest easy, brother. Your music never ends.\u201d<\/p>\n If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement<\/a> and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and\/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.<\/a><\/p>\n