David Hasselhoff's ex-wife Pamela Bach's haunting final words to daughter revealed after suicide
A mother's love.
Pamela Bach's chilling last conversation with her daughter before taking her life has been revealed.
David Hasselhoff's ex-wife died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head on March 5.
The investigation summary obtained by The Post on Monday, June 2, revealed Back had benzodiazepines Clonazepam and 7- Aminoclonazepam in her system at the time of death.
It also revealed the last words she ever told her daughter.
Bach — who had two daughters with Hasselhoff, Hayley, 32, and Taylor, 35 — spoke with one of their children on the phone at approximately 7:45 a.m. on the day she died, according to the report.
During their conversation, Hasselhoff's ex told her daughter that she 'loved her very much.'
Those, apparently, were the last words she exchanged with her child.
The report disclosed that Bach's daughter continued to call and text her mother throughout the day but 'never' got a reply.
It also stated that the daughter arrived at her residence for a welfare check and discovered her mom lying on her bed 'unresponsive.'
Located near her body was 'an empty gun case, a box of Federal 38 Special bullets, originally with 20 bullets, now with 5 bullets missing,' the summary read.
It was previously reported that Hayley was the one who found Bach's body.
At the time, neighbors told the Daily Mail that Hayley was seen outside her mother's home 'screaming and crying' when the paramedics arrived.
The report also stated that no suicide note or signs of foul play were found and that Bach had 'mentioned suicide last year, but there were never any attempts.'
Benzodiazepines are often used to treat anxiety and depression. Clonazepam and 7- Aminoclonazepam can be used to treat panic and seizure disorders.
People was the first to report the news.
Hayley broke her silence on her mother's suicide on March 14.
'Mom, last night was one of the hardest. I don't know if it's because it's been a week since your passing or the synchronization of the rain tonight, just like the night of. I pray that one day I can find comfort in the sound of rain again, as it'll symbolize your spirit going to heaven, but for now, all I hear is my heart aching for you,' Hayley wrote, sharing a childhood photo with her mom.
'This yearning is unlike anything I've ever known, but I need you to know that I will love you in every form. I'm choosing to be strong for you to make you proud,' she continued.
'Taylor and I are staying strong, carrying the pride you instilled in us and protecting one another, knowing that the bond you taught us to cherish will always guide us. This unbreakable bond will stay with us forever. We will make you proud, I promise,' she wrote.
Hayley concluded, ''I love you' will never be enough because my whole heart is yours, and it always will be. I love you my beautiful, beautiful mama until the end of time.'
Taylor also addressed her mom's shocking passing, saying in part, 'You are my best friend, my whole heart, my everything. I promise to make you proud & celebrate you every day.'
Bach and Hasselhoff were married from 1989 to 2006. The pair met on the set of 'Knight Rider' in 1985, with Bach also starring alongside him in 'Baywatch' during their marriage.
'Our family is deeply saddened by the recent passing of Pamela Hasselhoff,' Hasselhoff wrote following his ex-wife's death.
'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.'
He reportedly did not attend her funeral.
Following her suicide, Taylor filed to control her late mother's estate, which was valued at $840,000.
If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts or are experiencing a mental health crisis and live in New York City, you can call 1-888-NYC-WELL for free and confidential crisis counseling. If you live outside the five boroughs, you can dial the 24/7 National Suicide Prevention hotline at 988 or go to SuicidePreventionLifeline.org.
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