Pamela Bach Hasselhoff, the former wife of actor David Hasselhoff, has tragically taken her own life at the age of 62. Family members raised the alarm after not being able to reach her, prompting law enforcement to check on her welfare. Emergency services were dispatched to her residence following a report of an unconscious woman late Wednesday evening.
Pamela, who was found in her Hollywood Hills home, was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of death was determined to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. Despite the circumstances, authorities did not discover a suicide note.
David Hasselhoff expressed his family’s grief in a Facebook post on Thursday. He thanked the public for their support and love during this challenging time, while also requesting privacy as they navigate their loss.
David Hasselhoff, best known for his role in the popular TV series “Baywatch,” was married to Pamela from 1989 to 2006. Pamela also had a role in the iconic lifeguard series, portraying cafe owner Kaye Morgan from 1991 to 2000. The couple’s divorce was marked by ongoing disputes over spousal support that continued until 2017.
Pamela’s acting career included appearances in other television shows such as “Sirens,” “The Young and the Restless,” “The Fall Guy,” and “T.J. Hooker.” She first met David while guest-starring in a 1985 episode of “Knight Rider.”
Pamela is survived by her two daughters with David, Taylor, 34, and Hayley, 32. Before his marriage to Pamela, David was married to actress and singer Catherine Hickland from 1984 to 1989. After finalizing his spousal support agreement with Pamela, David married Welsh model Hayley Roberts in 2018.