Pamela Bach, actress and ex-wife of David Hasselhoff, died at the age of 62 on March 5, 2025. Family members discovered her at her Hollywood Hills home after becoming concerned when they couldn’t reach her.
According to law enforcement sources who spoke to TMZ, Bach died by suicide from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Paramedics responded to a call about an unconscious female at her residence shortly after 10 PM on Wednesday. She was pronounced dead at the scene with no note found, according to TMZ. The Los Angeles medical examiner’s office has confirmed her death, with the investigation ongoing.
Television Career
Bach built her reputation through roles in popular television shows of the 1980s and 1990s. Her career began with Francis Ford Coppola’s “Rumble Fish” in 1983, which opened doors to television opportunities. She appeared on “Baywatch” in 1989 as café owner Kaye Morgan and had roles in other series including “Knight Rider,” “The Young and the Restless,” “Sirens,” “The Fall Guy,” and “T.J. Hooker.”
In 2011, Bach participated as a contestant on the UK’s “Celebrity Big Brother” alongside Tara Reid and Kerry Katona.
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Marriage to Hasselhoff
Bach met David Hasselhoff on the set of “Knight Rider” and they married in December 1989. During their 17-year marriage, they had two daughters, Taylor and Hayley. Hasselhoff filed for divorce in January 2006, leading to a difficult separation with disputes over spousal support continuing until 2017, according to TMZ.
During their divorce, Bach told the Associated Press, “I’ve always loved him and always will, and have love and compassion for him. It’s a very, very sad day, but a day to move on.”
Family Statement
David Hasselhoff expressed his grief in a statement: “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.”
Bach’s representative, Sharon Kelly, described her as a “Force of Nature” who will be missed. “My heart goes out to her family, her beautiful daughters and granddaughter who Pamela constantly gushes about and loves so dearly,” Kelly told TMZ. “Pamela often talked about how very proud she was of both her daughters and what they have blossomed into. She was a ‘Proud Mama’!”
Final Social Media Presence
Bach’s last Instagram post on New Year’s Eve 2024 captured her with her daughters and granddaughter London. She wrote: “As we step into 2025, my heart is full of gratitude, especially for my precious grandbaby, London. Watching her grow and seeing her smile light up my world is truly my greatest blessing. Here’s to a year of making cherished memories, spreading joy, and embracing every precious moment!”
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
