Limp Bizkit Bassist Sam Rivers Dead at 48, Crown Jewels Stolen from the Louvre, National Chicken and Waffles Day is Celebrated

National Brandied Fruit Day is also recognized

From The LifeMinute.tv Team

October 20, 2025

Sam Rivers, Limp Bizkit Bassist, dies at 48 
The founding bassist of nu-metal pioneers Limp Bizkit passed away yesterday. Known for his powerful grooves and steady presence, Rivers was a core part of the band’s sound and success from the late '90s onward. Limp Bizkit shared an emotional tribute calling him “the heartbeat” of the group and “pure magic.” While the cause of death has not been publicly confirmed, Rivers had previously faced serious health challenges, including liver disease. He leaves behind a lasting legacy and will be missed among countless fans worldwide.

Crown jewels stolen from the Louvre 
In a daring and highly orchestrated heist, like something out of a movie, four masked individuals used a ladder mounted on a vehicle to gain access to a second-story window. Armed with power tools, they cut through glass and display cases containing the French Crown Jewels. The entire operation lasted approximately seven minutes, during which the intruders reportedly intimidated guards using their tools. Eight pieces of 19th-century imperial jewelry were stolen, including diadems, necklaces, and brooches once worn by French royals such as Empress Eugénie and Empress Marie-Louise. One item, Empress Eugénie’s crown, was dropped during the escape and later recovered—though not without damage. The other eight pieces remain missing, and a large‑scale investigation is underway by French authorities.

Today’s holidays:
National Chicken and Waffles Day, National Brandied Fruit Day, National Day on Writing.

In today’s birthday news:
Actor Viggo Mortensen 67, actor William Zabka 60, rapper Snoop Dogg 54, actor John Krasinski 46, model Candice Swanepoel 37, WNBA player Paige Bueckers 24.