Pamela Bach-Hasselhoff, “Baywatch” actress and ex-wife of actor David Hasselhoff, has died at 62.
She was found dead in her Los Angeles home on March 5, and the Los Angeles Medical Examiner’s office has ruled the death a suicide from a gunshot wound to the head.
Bach-Hasselhoff is survived by her daughters, Taylor, 34, and Hayley, 32, whom she shared with her ex-husband, and granddaughter.
In a statement, Hasselhoff expressed that their family is “deeply saddened” by the news, requesting privacy as an investigation continues.
“We are grateful for the outpouring of love and support during this difficult period but kindly request privacy as we grieve and navigate through this challenging time,” he wrote on social media platform X.
While their daughters have yet to make an official statement, Hayley reposted a photo of her parents to her Instagram story on March 5, with a simple white heart emoji.
The Epoch Times has reached out to the Los Angeles Police Department for comment on the matter.
Bach-Hasselhoff, a mother and grandmother, dedicating her social media accounts to family updates and sharing personal matters.
In her final Instagram post on New Year’s Eve, the actress said she was looking forward to 2025, wishing her followers an abundance of love, health, and happiness.
“As we step into 2025, my heart is full of gratitude, especially for my precious grandbaby, London,” she wrote.
“Watching her grow and seeing her smile light up my world is truly the greatest blessing. My wish for all of you this year is health, happiness, and an abundance of love. May 2025 be filled with beautiful moments, laughter, and all the blessings your hearts can hold.”
Early Career
Born 1963 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Bach-Hasselhoff had more than 20 television and film credits over the course of her career.Bach-Hasselhoff had her first big-screen role in 1983 in Francis Ford Coppola’s “Rumble Fish,” and most recently appeared in the 2015 horror film “Mansion of Blood.”
She landed roles in a number of popular television series including “The Young and the Restless,” “The Fall Guy,” “Sirens,” and “Cheers.”
The actress and Hasselhoff met on set of the ‘80s crime drama “Knight Rider“ and later the two appeared together on ”Baywatch” for several seasons.
The couple tied the knot in December 1989 and were married until 2006 when they divorced over irreconcilable differences.
