David Hasselhoff’s ex-wife, actress Pamela Bach-Hasselhoff, has died by suicide, TMZ has learned.
According to law enforcement sources, family members became concerned after not hearing from her and requested a welfare check. Emergency responders arrived at Pamela’s home shortly after 10 p.m. on Wednesday, where she was found unconscious. She was pronounced dead at the scene from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. Authorities reported that no note was found.
The LAPD was also called to the scene shortly after her passing.
Our family is deeply saddened by the recent passing of Pamela Hasselhoff. We are grateful for the outpouring of love and support during this difficult time but we kindly request privacy as we grieve and navigate through this challenging time.
Following the news, David Hasselhoff shared a statement with TMZ, saying
Pamela and David were married for nearly two decades, tying the knot in 1989 and finalizing their divorce in 2006. Their split was highly publicized, with legal battles over spousal support continuing until 2017.
Bach-Hasselhoff had a successful acting career, first appearing in Francis Ford Coppola’s 1983 film Rumble Fish, starring Matt Dillon, Mickey Rourke, and Diane Lane. She later gained widespread recognition for her role as Kaye Morgan on Baywatch, a character she played for a decade.
Her television credits also included roles in Sirens, The Young and the Restless, The Fall Guy, and T.J. Hooker. She also appeared on Knight Rider, where she met her future husband, David Hasselhoff.
Pamela is survived by her two daughters with David Hasselhoff. She was 62.
Source: TMZ