The rumor about a bear attack on Sam Rivers originated from an anonymous Wikipedia page edit. However, neither the bassist's family nor his band have confirmed any cause of death.

A bear is believed to have killed a 60-year-old Missouri man at Sam’s Throne campground near Mt. Judea in Newton County, which would make it the second bear attack fatality in Arkansas within a month.

NEWTON COUNTY, Ark. — The Newton County, Arkansas, Sheriff’s Office is investigating what they suspect is a fatal bear attack of a Missouri man at the Sam’s Throne Campground. According to Newton ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The ABC7 I-Team has learned that former Chicago Bears wide receiver Sam Hurd is asking to get out of prison early. Hurd was convicted of drug trafficking and is now serving 15 years ...