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Pamela Bach-Hasselhoff, former "Baywatch" actress and ex-wife of David Hasselhoff, has died at age 62. According to TMZ reports, Bach was found deceased in her Hollywood Hills home on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound after family members, concerned by lack of communication, went to check on her.
David Hasselhoff issued a statement to multiple media outlets expressing his family's grief: "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."
The couple met on the set of "Knight Rider" where Bach was a guest star before she later appeared in several episodes of "Baywatch." Their marriage lasted from 1989 to 2006, producing two daughters: Taylor, 34, and Hayley, 32. Bach's social media showed her deep devotion to her children and granddaughter London, born to Taylor and husband Madison Fiore in August 2024.
In her final Instagram post on New Year's Eve, Bach expressed profound gratitude for her granddaughter, writing: "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."
The divorce between Bach and Hasselhoff was challenging, with legal battles over spousal support reportedly continuing through 2017. During a 2007 appearance on "Larry King Live," Bach candidly discussed her ex-husband's struggles with alcoholism, identifying it as a factor in their separation.
"I've always loved him and always will, and have love and compassion for him," Bach told the Associated Press at the time of their divorce. "It's a very, very sad day, but a day to move on."
Beyond her marriage to Hasselhoff, Bach built her own career in entertainment. The Oklahoma native appeared in "The Young and the Restless" and played cafe owner Kaye Morgan for a decade on "Baywatch." Her most recent public appearance was at the Los Angeles premiere of "I Am Gitmo" in May 2024.
Daughter Hayley acknowledged her mother's passing by sharing a 1996 family photo on her Instagram Stories with a white heart emoji, though neither daughter has issued a formal statement regarding their loss.
