David Hasselhoff and wife Pamela Bach. Photo:
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Pamela Bach-Hasselhoff, an actress who was formerly married to David Hasselhoff from 1989 to 2006, has died.
She was found dead in her Los Angeles home on Wednesday, March 5, of an apparent suicide, according to TMZ. Her family reportedly had not heard from her and went to check on her. She was found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, per the outlet.
In a statement shared with PEOPLE, a rep for David said: “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.”
PEOPLE has reached out to the Los Angeles Police Department.
Pamela Bach-Hasselhoff is pictured. Pamela Hasselhoff/Instagram
Pamela shares daughters Taylor, 34, and Hayley, 32, with her ex-husband, and her Instagram was filled with loving posts of her daughters and her grandchild. Taylor had welcomed a daughter, London, in August with her husband Madison Fiore, who she married in February 2023.
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Pamela’s most recent Instagram post, shared on New Year’s Eve, featured a photo of her posing in front of an elaborate Christmas tree as well as a video of her adorable granddaughter.
Pamela Hasselhoff with daughters Hayley and Taylor and granddaughter London in December 2024. Pamela Hasselhoff/Instagram
She wrote in the post’s caption, “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 the greatest blessing.”
She continued, “Here’s to a year of making cherished memories, spreading joy, and embracing every precious moment!”
David Hasselhoff and Pamela Bach arrive at the 55th Annual Golden Globes Awards Show, January 18, 1998. Bob Riha, Jr./Getty
Pamela and David, 72, met on the set of Knight Rider when Pamela was a guest star. She then went on to appear in several episodes of Baywatch with him, too.
Neither of her daughters has spoken on the news of her death but Hayley did repost a photo of her parents from 1996, when they attended the grand opening of the Jurassic Park ride at Universal Studios Hollywood, on her Instagram Stories with a “🤍 .”
If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988, text “STRENGTH” to the Crisis Text Line at 741741 or go to 988lifeline.org.
