Pamela Bach, actor and ex-wife of ‘Baywatch' icon David Hasselhoff, dies by suicide
Pamela Bach, the ex-wife of 'Baywatch' star David Hasselhoff who also had a TV career of her own, was found dead at her home in Hollywood on Wednesday.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's office confirmed Thursday on its website that Bach died by suicide. A gunshot wound to the head is listed as her cause of death. A spokesperson for the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed to The Times on Thursday that officers responded to a death investigation at the 3400 block of Troy Drive in Hollywood at around 10 p.m. Bach was pronounced dead on the scene, according to TMZ, which broke the news of her death. She was 62.
'Our family is deeply saddened by the recent passing of Pamela Hasselhoff,' David Hasselhoff said in a statement to TMZ. '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.'
Hayley Amber Hasselhoff, one of the two daughters Bach shares with David Hasselhoff, reposted a photo of her parents to her Instagram story Wednesday evening. The 32-year-old actor and model added a white heart emoji above the picture.
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. Her acting career spanned from the '70s to the early aughts and also included roles on 'The Fall Guy,' 'T.J. Hooker,' 'Superboy' and 'Viper.'
Bach met her husband on the set of his Emmy-nominated series 'Knight Rider.' After the series ended its four-year run on NBC in 1986, Bach and Hasselhoff tied the knot in a private ceremony in Studio City. The then-partners in life later brought their relationship to the set of the beachside drama 'Baywatch,' which ran from 1989 to 2001. The series starred Hasselhoff as dreamy lifeguard Mitch Buchannon. Bach played multiple characters over 14 episodes from 1991 to 2000, according to IMDB.
In a 1989 interview with The Times, Bach dispelled any notion that her marriage to Hasselhoff helped her land 'Baywatch' roles. At the time, she said her husband's last name was 'great baggage to have but I never open it up.'
'Just because he's the star and producer [doesn't mean that's how I got the job],' she doubled down. 'I know inside myself that I cannot negate the fact that I know my lines, I'm always on time, I'm very professional and never pull any weight on the set. In fact, I go the opposite to make people feel more comfortable. I rely on my own laurels.'
In 1990, Bach and Hasselhoff welcomed their first daughter, Taylor, a year after their marriage. Daughter Hayley Amber was born two years later. In the early aughts, the actors went their separate ways and divorced in 2006.
Before her death, Bach dedicated her social media pages to sharing personal updates and family news. In her final Instagram post, Bach said she looked forward to what 2025 has in store, adding that watching her granddaughter London 'grow and seeing her smile light up my world is truly the greatest blessing.'
'May 2025 be filled with beautiful moments, laughter, and all the blessings your hearts can hold,' she continued. 'Here's to a year of making cherished memories, spreading joy, and embracing every precious moment!'
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
32 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Heston Blumenthal recalls moment police came to section him at his home
Celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal has opened up about the moment police came to his house to section him in November 2023 after his wife of eight months feared he was a danger to himself. The 59-year-old was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and spent two weeks in a psychiatric hospital with 'grey walls, concrete floors, a metal bed with a PVC mattress and no sheets on it', before being transferred to a clinic for a further six weeks of intense psychiatry sessions. Blumenthal's intervention came following months of manic behaviour, which saw him talk at speed for hours without pausing. The chef became obsessed with Newton and Einstein's theories of evolution and barely slept. He believed the television was talking to him and hallucinated images, sound and touch. It was after Blumenthal saw a gun on the table in front of him, drew a picture of it, and showed his wife, Melanie Ceysson, that she called the mayor in their village in Provence, France, for help. Speaking to The Times, Blumenthal said he did think it was strange when he spotted a policeman at the back of his house. 'But I also thought, 'He seems like a really nice man,'' he reflected. 'So he came in, we sat down on the sofa and I showed him my OBE and my coat of arms. 'I was not thinking, 'What the f*** is a policeman doing in my home?' ' Shortly afterwards, a second police officer arrived at the front door and was followed by five firefighters and a doctor, who told Blumenthal they were taking him to hospital. 'I started to fight them, but they pinned me down on the sofa, two on each arm and one at the front,' he said. 'And then I saw, out of the corner of my eye, the man in the white coat pulling out a big syringe and I thought, 'Just let it go.' ' Nineteen months on, Blumenthal is still heavily medicated and has just begun to feel comfortable travelling alone between Marseilles airport and London Heathrow. 'I'm still bad in crowds though,' he says. 'I have so much fear and anxiety now – about everything. I had no fear before.' Bipolar disorder is often broken down into types and subtypes – such as bipolar I, bipolar II, rapid cycling and cyclothymia. Type 1 bipolar, the kind that Blumenthal has, is characterised by at least one manic episode, with many individuals also experiencing depressive episodes. The NHS website recommends seeing a GP if you experience extreme mood swings that last for a long time or affect your daily life. Heston: My Life with Bipolar , the chef's forthcoming documentary about his experience of being diagnosed with the condition, will air on BBC Two on 19 June. If you are experiencing feelings of distress, or are struggling to cope, you can speak to the Samaritans, in confidence, on 116 123 (UK and ROI), email jo@ or visit the Samaritans website to find details of your nearest branch. If you are based in the USA, and you or someone you know needs mental health assistance right now, call the National Suicide Prevention Helpline on 1-800-273-TALK (8255). This is a free, confidential crisis hotline that is available to everyone 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If you are in another country, you can go to to find a helpline near you.
Yahoo
37 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Britney Spears appears to delete Instagram just days after she launched scathing attack on her exes
Britney Spears' Instagram page has been deactivated. The 43-year-old pop icon had more than 40 million followers on the social media site and it had become her sole method of communicating with fans after the conservatorship that had been governed by her immediate family was terminated in November 2021 but on Friday (13.06.25), the page disappeared altogether. Her profile link now redirects to a message that reads: "Sorry, this page isn't available. "The link you followed may be broken, or the page may have been removed. Go back to Instagram." The news comes just days after the Oops! I Did It Again singer posted a scathing rant about two of the men she had dated in the past on her Instagram page. Britney was initially married to childhood friend Jason Alexander for a period of 55 hours in 2004 and was then married to Kevin Federline from 2004 until 2007 but was then married to Sam Asghari from 2022 until 2024. She wrote: "I dated two f****** complete a**holes. 'I realized I loved their dogs more than them and I think it's because their dogs bowed to me every time I entered the room!!!" The Baby One More Time hitmaker - who has sons Sean, 19, and Jayden, 18, with her second husband - did not name either of the men in question but branded them as "cruel humans" who faieled to "acknowledge" her during their time together. She added: "Now the guys were of course cruel humans that never even acknowledged and never held my hand in the car for 6 years !!! I choose animals over people anyday !!! "I'm so turned off by humanity and the way people have literally … I have no words !!!" Britney has deactivated her Instagram account on numerous occasions in the past, having once left the platform after seemingly criticising fans for approaching her in public, and before that, she closed it without any warning or reason.
New York Post
an hour ago
- New York Post
Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher finalize $75 million divorce
Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher have called a truce. The exes have finalized their $75 million divorce battle, announcing the news on Friday. 'Our divorce has now been finalised. We are proud of all we've achieved together and, continuing our great respect for each other, we remain friends and committed to co-parenting our wonderful children. We ask for the media to continue to respect our children's privacy,' Cohen, 53, and Fisher, 49, said in a joint statement shared on their Instagram Stories on Friday, June 13. Advertisement 8 Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher have finalized their $75 million divorce. Getty Images In April 2024, the 'Borat' actor and the 'Wedding Crashers' bombshell shocked fans when they announced that they had split in 2023 after 13 years of marriage. Cohen and Fisher share three children: Olive, born in 2007; Elula, born in August 2010; and Montgomery, born in March 2015. Advertisement While they remained tight-lipped during their $75 million divorce, tensions reportedly grew between the two following Rebel Wilson's explosive claims in her autobiography that Cohen allegedly had sexually harassed her while filming their 2016 comedy 'The Brothers Grimsby.' Wilson also alleged that he tried to block her memoir from being published. Cohen denied her allegations, calling them 'demonstrably false claims' that were 'contradicted by extensive detailed evidence, including contemporaneous documents, film footage, and eyewitness accounts from those present before, during, and after the production of 'The Brothers Grimsby.'' 8 The exes shared a joint statement about the news on Friday. islafisher/Instagram Advertisement 8 Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher were married for 13 years before announcing their split. WireImage Following the accusations, Fisher allegedly set off her ex when she spoke with The Sunday Times to promote 'Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy.' While she did not mention Cohen, the actress highlighted the importance of female empowerment — a move that allegedly didn't sit well with her former husband. 'This comment left Sacha furious,' a friend of the comedian told Daily Mail in February. Advertisement 8 At the time of their breakup, they revealed they had already filed for divorce. Instagram/ Isla Fisher 8 The pair share three children. islafisher/Instagram 'It felt like a blatant statement that she was on side with Rebel, the whole women sticking together thing was obvious and that is what he drew from the situation and it has made him very cross and upset,' the insider explained. 'Sacha was fuming when he read that,' they added. 'He felt utterly betrayed.' Sources also alleged that Wilson's allegations against Cohen were 'very much' what caused their marriage to crumble. 8 Rebel Wilson's allegations against Cohen were rumored to be what broke the camel's back. islafisher/Instagram 'There may have been some issues before, but the allegations about how he made Rebel feel were a major factor – and it appears she wants anyone in the industry who will listen to know how she feels,' an insider stated. They also noted the stars 'have always been very private people so Isla speaking out was a massive shock to him, and a clear sign she isn't going to be the doting wife anymore.' Advertisement However, other sources connected to the famous exes denied the allegations to The Post at the time, saying what the Daily Mail reported was untrue. 8 The exes met in 2002 but married in 2010. WireImage 8 'After a long tennis match lasting over 20 years, we are putting our racquets down,' they said in their breakup announcement. AA / Splash News In their initial breakup announcement, they hinted at the tension in the relationship. Advertisement 'After a long tennis match lasting over 20 years, we are putting our racquets down,' Cohen and Fisher said in April 2024. 'In 2023 we jointly filed to end our marriage. We have always prioritised our privacy and have been quietly working through this change.' They concluded, 'We forever share in our devotion and love for our children. We sincerely appreciate your respecting our family's wish for privacy.' Cohen and Fisher met in 2001 but didn't marry until 2010. Advertisement In 2022, the 'Confessions of a Shopaholic' actress explained why she held their marriage close to her chest. 'By not having my relationship in the public domain and not having spoken about how we met or really talked about our marriage publicly, it's remained something private and valuable to me,' Fisher stated. 'I just think it's nice to keep some things for yourself.'
