Pamela Bach, the ex -wife of the “Baywatch” star David Hasselhoff, who also had a television race, was found dead at his home in Hollywood on Wednesday.
The Los Angeles County Forensic Physics Office confirmed Thursday on its website that Bach died for suicide. A gunshot wound appears as its cause of death. A spokesman for the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed to Times on Thursday that the officers responded to a death investigation in Troy Drive's block in Hollywood around 10 PM, Bach was declared dead in the scene, according to TMZ, which gave the news of his death. She was 62 years old.
“Our family is deeply sad for the recent death of Pamela Hasselhoff,” David Hasselhoff said in a statement to TMZ. “We are grateful for the effusion of love and support during this difficult time, but we kindly request privacy while we cry and sail at this challenging moment.”
Bach's agent Sharon Kelly told The Times that his client was a “force of nature” and a “proud mom” for the children he shared with Hasselhoff. The actors, in their 17 years of marriage, welcomed the daughters Taylor and Hayley Amber.
“My heart is with his family, his beautiful daughters and his granddaughter who constantly springs and loves so,” Kelly said. “Pamela often talked about how proud her daughters and what they have flourished.”
Hayley Amber Hasselhoff, the youngest daughter of the actors, returned to publish a photo of her parents in her Instagram history on Wednesday night. The 32 -year -old actor and model added a white heart emoji on the image.
Bach Was Born Oct. 16, 1962, In Tulsa, Okla., And Had Several Acting Credits – Including Stints on Shows “The Young and the Restless” and “Otherworld” – Before She Married Heartthrob David Hasselhoff in 1989 Early Aughts and Also Included roles on “The Fall Guy,” “Tj Hooker,” “Superboy” and “Viper.”
Bach met her husband on the set of her series “Knight Rider” nominated for Emmy. After the series ended its four -year career at NBC in 1986, Bach and Hasselhoff married a private ceremony in Studio City. The then matches in life later brought their relationship to the drama set next to the beach “Baywatch”, which extended from 1989 to 2001. The series starred in Hasselhoff as the lifeguard Mitch Buchannon dreamer. Bach played several characters in 14 episodes from 1991 to 2000, according to IMDB.
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In a 1989 interview with The Times, Bach dissipated any idea that his marriage to Hasselhoff helped his “baywatch” roles. At that time, she said that her husband's last name was “a great luggage to have, but never open it.”
“Just because he is the star and the producer [doesn’t mean that’s how I got the job]”She folded.” I know within myself that I cannot deny the fact that I know my lines, I am always on time, I am very professional and I never play any weight on the set. In fact, I go otherwise for people to feel more comfortable. I trust my own laurels. “
In 1990, Bach and Hasselhoff welcomed their first daughter, Taylor, a year after their marriage. Hayley Amber was born two years later. In the first Aughts, the actors separated and divorced in 2006.
Before his death, Bach dedicated its social media pages to share personal updates and family news. In his last Instagram post, Bach said he expected what 2025 has reserved, and added that seeing his granddaughter London “growing and seeing his smile illuminating my world is really the greatest blessing.”
“May 2025, be full of beautiful moments, laughs and all the blessings that their hearts can have,” he continued. “Here is a year of making appreciated memories, spreading joy and hugging every precious moment!”
