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Limp Bizkit bassist Sam Rivers was seen enjoying time with friends in a lavish limo just weeks before his tragic death at the age of 48.
The metal group announced on Saturday that the bassist has passed away earlier in the day, with an emotional tribute. A cause of death is yet to be revealed.
Just weeks before his death, Rivers gave fans a glimpse into his life as he shared a collection of pictures.
Rivers could be seen sitting in the back of a limousine with a female friend and some of his Limp Bizkit bandmates sat across from him.
He captioned the snaps: 'I hope everyone is having a great day.
'In London with my fav and and the LB Fam❤️❤️#limpbizkit #limpbizkitstyle #limpbizkitfamily #nothingbutlove.'
Rivers shared his love for Limp Bizkit and their fans in a poignant final Instagram post, just hours before his tragic death.
He had been one of the original founding members of Limp Bizkit - which was formed back in 1994.
And his final ever post on social media saw him reflect on the band's past and future, as he marked one of their milestone anniversaries and encouraged fans to come see them play in June next year.
He took to his Instagram on Friday to share a shot of the group's third album, Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water, revealing it had been exactly 25 years since the platinum certified record had been released.
While Rivers added a second photo showing the line-up for Rock For People festival, set to take place between June 10 to 14 at Park 360 in Czechia.
Alongside the likes of Gorillaz, Iron Maiden and Bring Me The Horizon, Limp Bizkit are listed as the headliners on Thursday, June 11, with the poster telling fans to save the date.
Rivers shared the two shots, set to Good Times Roll by The Cars, and poignantly wrote in the accompanying caption: 'Nothing but love #limpbizkit #limpbizkitstyle #limpbizkitfamily'.
Following the news of his death, fans flooded the post with comments expressing their shock and devastation, while paying tribute to the late musician.
They wrote: 'Sam…why. You made grown man from other side of the globe cry. My thoughts are with family and friends ❤️'.
'Too damn young, man. Rest easy'; 'Chocolate Starfish was the first album I ever owned. Thanks for the music and RIP x'.
'No f***ing way man RIP'; 'Loved your bass line on Boiler…bye Sam. Thanks for giving me the best time of my childhood playing LB cd’s ❤️'.
'Sam, rest in peace. You are, for me, the best bass player I've ever seen in my life. You're an inspiration not only to me but to so many fans. It still hasn't sunk in that you're gone.'
'Rest in Peace Legend'; 'You were a great source of inspiration for me. One of my favourite bass players of the entire world. R. I. P. Bro'; 'We will love you always Sam Rivers.'
In an emotional statement announcing Rivers' death, his Limp Bizkit bandmates Fred Durst, John Otto, Wes Borland and DJ Lethal, wrote: 'In Loving Memory of Our Brother, Sam Rivers. Today we lost our brother. Our bandmate. Our heartbeat.
'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.'
The group continued: 'We shared so many moments — wild ones, quiet ones, beautiful ones — and every one of them meant more because Sam was there.'
They called Rivers 'a once-in-a-lifetime kind of human' as well as 'a true legend of legends.'
They concluded their statement: 'And his spirit will live forever in every groove, every stage, every memory.
'We love you, Sam. We'll carry you with us, always. Rest easy, brother. Your music never ends. — Fred, Wes, John & DJ Lethal ❤️.'