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Metro
6 days ago
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- Metro
Faster Pussycat singer Taime Downe addresses fiancee's mystery cruise ship death
Faster Pussycat's lead singer Taime Downe has finally addressed his fiancée Kimberly Burch's mysterious death earlier this month. Kimberly Burch and Downe, who has been the lead vocalist of the rock band since 1985, were on an 80s-themed Royal Caribbean cruise when she fell overboard. A month on from the incident on March 2, Downe has now spoken out about Burch's death for the first time. According to US outlets, while chatting on SiriusXM, Downe said of his mental state: 'It's a roller coaster. I'm hanging in there. I'm just taking it a day at a time.' Asked whether touring with Faster Pussycat after such an event will help him, Downe said: 'My fingers are crossed. I think so. I hope so. I'm just going out and doing what I love to do with the people I love. So, I think it can't be anything but therapeutic, you know what I mean?' 'This is just heavy s**t, and I'm just looking forward to playing shows and having fun.' Asked whether it's okay to talk about Burch's death, he replied: 'No, it's good to talk about it. It's good to talk about it with my friends, my close-knit friends. But I don't really wanna talk about it with strangers, 'cause it doesn't seem appropriate. It is what it is.' Downe also claimed Burch's death was 'alcohol and prescription related,' he said, going on to add: 'I loved the hell out of Kimberly, and it was just hard to deal with. We spent basically nine years together.' As Explorer of the Seas is registered in the Bahamas, the Nassau police reviewed the case and cleared Downe of any wrongdoing, according to The Hollywood Reporter. TMZ report officials were in possession of a video that shows the moments leading up to Burch's death. A source told MailOnline that the couple were heard 'loudly arguing' prior to the incident. The insider said: 'The argument was in their cabin, their neighbors heard only yelling but nothing specific being yelled out. 'Their relationship looked amazing otherwise, there were never any complaints, little or big from either of them, they seemed to be in love with each other, very much.' The source continued, saying they had heard 'scattered stories Burch was drunk' on the night of the fatal fall but 'didn't really drink and had helped Downe with his sobriety.' Burch's mother originally shared the news of her daughter's death with TMZ, saying she's confident Burch would not have hurt herself on purpose, and claiming the couple had allegedly been arguing. She claimed Burch, who was 56 years old, had been drinking on the cruise, which was out of character for her, but that her daughter had been 'excited' about the trip. A Royal Caribbean Group spokesperson told Metro: 'Our crew immediately launched a search and rescue effort, is working with local authorities, and we are providing support and assistance to the guest's family during this difficult time. 'To respect the privacy of our guest's family, we have no additional details to share.' A US Coast Guard spokesperson also told TMZ the incident happened around 20miles away from Freeport, Bahamas, and the Coast Guard deployed a helicopter crew to assist the Royal Bahamas Defense Coast in their search. Search efforts were later suspended. More Trending A statement posted to Facebook by her family read: 'It is with broken hearts that we share the sad news that Kimberly Burch has passed away. 'She was a beloved Daughter,Sister,Sister-in-law and Aunt. She will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved her. 'We ask for prayers during this time for our family as we try to wrap our minds around this heartbreaking tragedy. We love and miss you Kimberly Burch!!' Burch had been accompanying Downe and Faster Pussycat on the 7-day cruise, which the rockstars were a featured act on alongside Squeeze, Adam Ant, Tiffany and Men at Work. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Cynthia Erivo defends her casting as Jesus in 'the gayest place on Earth' MORE: 16 and Pregnant star Whitney Purvis 'living a nightmare' after son Weston dies aged 16 MORE: Famous Hollywood couple shattered after learning they can't move to Ireland permanently
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Video Shows Kimberly Burch Jumping From '80s Cruise; Faster Pussycat Performances Canceled Onboard
A video shows Kimberly Burch jumping overboard from the '80s Cruise, a source tells The Hollywood Reporter. Burch went overboard from the Royal Caribbean ship earlier this week, though it was unclear whether she fell or jumped. Security footage from the ship appears to show the latter. The Royal Caribbean's Explorer of the Seas is registered in the Bahamas, giving jurisdiction to the Nassau police who came aboard to review the case and subsequently cleared the woman's fiancé, Faster Pussycat singer Taime Downe, of any wrongdoing. The band's performances scheduled for Friday night have been removed from the cruise's lineup. More from The Hollywood Reporter Elevator Boys Sign With CAA (Exclusive) Lady Gaga Says Alter Ego Jo Calderone Was a Way to Explore What She "Was Looking for in Men" Sean "Diddy" Combs Accused of Forced Labor in Superseding Indictment According to a Facebook post by Riki Rachtman, a radio personality and the former host of MTV's Headbangers Ball, who says he is in touch with Downe, 'There is video of [Burch] committing suicide and Tamie was cleared of all charges.' Rachtman, who calls Downe his best friend, also spoke of their shared sobriety and criticized social media users who are suggesting they have some insight into what happened that night off the coast of the Bahamas. Rachtman continued: 'How's Taime doing? Well how do you think he's doing? The woman that he's in love with, that he's lived with for the past eight years, committed suicide in front of him. And I feel horrible for Kimberly … that she had been in so much pain that she had to commit suicide. I know to be fact that Taime did absolutely nothing wrong, but Taime is going to be scarred for the rest of his life.' Downe, added Rachtman, 'Doesn't know what's going on in the media.' (THR has reached out to Nassau police and Royal Caribbean for comment.) Burch was onboard the cruise, a nostalgia tour featuring such musical acts as Squeeze, Adam Ant, Tiffany, Men at Work and Faster Pussycat, with Downe. Her mother, Carnell Burch, told TMZ that Burch fell off the ship following an argument with Downe, though it was unclear whether she accidentally went overboard or jumped. Burch's mom previously said her daughter would not have intentionally hurt herself. Rachtman described Burch and Downe's relationship as 'very toxic.' Sources previously told THR that the cruise continued after the incident, with the U.S. Coast Guard taking over the search operation. The seven-day round-trip cruise sets off from Miami and stops at Nassau, San Juan and Puerto Plata. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental-health challenges, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255. Best of The Hollywood Reporter Most Anticipated Concert Tours of 2025: Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar & SZA, Sabrina Carpenter and More Hollywood's Highest-Profile Harris Endorsements: Taylor Swift, George Clooney, Bruce Springsteen and More Most Anticipated Concert Tours of 2024: Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, Olivia Rodrigo and More
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Fiancée Of Faster Pussycat Singer Presumed Dead After Fall Off Cruise Ship
Kimberly Burch, the fiancée of Faster Pussycat singer Taime Downe, is presumed dead after reportedly falling overboard during an '80s-themed cruise through the Caribbean. In a Monday interview, Burch's mother, Carnell Burch, told TMZ that Downe alerted her that her daughter had gone missing on the first day of the weeklong ship voyage, during which his glam metal band was set to perform. Kimberly Burch, a 56-year-old realtor, had been dating Downe for about six or seven years, according to TMZ. Her body has not been found and the circumstances around the fall reportedly remain unclear, according to Carnell Burch. Carnell Burch told TMZ that she believed her daughter was drinking during the cruise, something she said was out of character for her. She also relayed that her child had no history of depression or emotional distress and the possibility of her intentionally jumping overboard was highly unlikely. A spokesperson for the U.S. Coast Guard said that the incident occurred approximately 20 miles away from Freeport, Bahamas. Royal Caribbean representatives told TMZ that it had initiated search efforts for Kimberly Burch, to no avail. 'Our crew immediately launched a search and rescue effort, is working with local authorities, and we are providing support and assistance to the guest's family during this difficult time,' the company relayed. 'To respect the privacy of our guest's family, we have no additional details to share.' HuffPost has reached out to representatives for Downe and Royal Caribbean for further details. Burch's family mourned her in a Facebook post on Tuesday, where they wrote, 'It is with broken hearts that we share the sad news that Kimberly Burch has passed away.' 'She was a beloved daughter, sister, sister-in-law and aunt,' the message continued. 'She will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved her. We ask for prayers during this time for our family as we try to wrap our minds around this heartbreaking tragedy. We love and miss you Kimberly Burch!!' Prior to the incident, Kimberly Burch posted an Instagram photo with Downe where she wrote, 'We made it to @the80scruise.' Several Outbreaks Of This Contagious Virus Were Reported On Cruises In 2024 Cruise Ship Sails Into NYC Port With 44-Foot Dead Whale Across Its Bow Texas Mom Arrested After Allegedly Leaving Kids Home Alone While On Cruise
NBC News
05-03-2025
- Entertainment
- NBC News
Faster Pussycat singer's fiancée dies after going overboard on '80s-themed Royal Caribbean cruise
The fiancée of Faster Pussycat lead singer Taime Downe has died after going overboard an '80s-themed Royal Caribbean cruise, according to her family. Kimberly Burch, 56, fell from the ship after an argument with Downe, her mother Carnell Burch said to TMZ. The Royal Bahamas Police Force said in a statement Monday that it was investigating a 56-year-old female American passenger 'who is reported to have jumped off a cruise ship in waters,' 17 nautical miles off South Grand Bahama. Police said preliminary reports indicate that on Sunday, shortly after 10 p.m., 'the victim is alleged to have gotten into an argument with her fiancé and, unfortunately, jumped overboard.' The U.S. Coast Guard, Royal Bahamas Defense Force and AIRMIA MH-65 searched the area but did not find her body. The search was later temporarily suspended later on Monday due to weather conditions. Carnell told TMZ her daughter had been drinking on the cruise, which was unusual, and said that she did not have depression or emotional issues. The Burch family put out a statement on Facebook saying: 'It is with broken hearts that we share the sad news that Kimberly Burch has passed away.' 'She was a beloved Daughter, Sister, Sister-in-law and Aunt. She will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved her. We ask for prayers during this time for our family as we try to wrap our minds around this heartbreaking tragedy. We love and miss you Kimberly Burch!!' Faster Pussycat, a pop metal band best known for the 1989 hit "House of Pain," was performing on the '80s-themed Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas from March 2 to March 9, traveling from Miami to Nassau, San Juan and Puerto Plata. Representatives for the band did not immediately respond to and NBC News request for comment. On Sunday Burch had posted a photo of her and Downe smiling together in Miami. She wrote in her caption: 'We made it to @the80scruise.' Downe had last posted on Instagram on Feb. 15, sharing a Valentine's Day post dedicated to Burch. 'I had a beautiful #valentinesday with my love and better half @burchkimberly. We ate candy and cupcakes. 😁. I'm a lucky man! 🖤❤️🖤'
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Faster Pussycat Singer's Fiancée Kimberly Burch Dies After Going Overboard on '80s-Themed Cruise
Kimblery Burch, the fiancée of Faster Pussycat singer Taime Downe, died Monday after falling overboard during an '80s-themed cruise on Royal Caribbean. Burch's family confirmed the tragic news of her passing in a Facebook post on Tuesday morning. 'It is with broken hearts that we share the sad news that Kimberly Burch has passed away,' her family said in a statement. 'She was a beloved daughter, sister, sister-in-law and aunt. She will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved her. We ask for prayers during this time for our family as we try to wrap our minds around this heartbreaking tragedy. We love and miss you Kimberly Burch!' Burch went overboard around 11 p.m. on Monday, according to media reports. The Explorer of the Seas ship was stopped for several hours while multiple boats nearby searched for the missing woman. The search was then taken over by the U.S. Coast Guard and the ship resumed its scheduled route. Royal Caribbean said in a statement to press, 'Our crew immediately launched a search and rescue effort, is working with local authorities and we are providing support and assistance to the guest's family during this difficult time. To respect the privacy of our guest's family, we have no additional details to share.' Representatives for Royal Caribbean and Faster Pussycat did not return TheWrap's request for comment. Burch was aboard the cruise ship to support Downe and Faster Pussycat, who were set to play. She posted a selfie on Threads with Downe on Monday with the caption, 'We made it aboard @the80scruise.' The hard rock/glam metal band reportedly had a performance on Sunday as well as another show scheduled for Tuesday. Other acts scheduled to perform on the nostalgic cruise were Squeeze, Adam Ant, Tiffany and Men at Work. A spokesperson told TMZ that the accident happened around 20 miles away from Freeport, Bahamas. U.S. Coast Guard search efforts included a helicopter search as well as the Royal Bahamas Defense Force. It remains unclear what caused the incident. The search for Burch's body remains ongoing. An individual who said they were onboard the RCL Explorer of the Seas during the incident said that boats had been deployed after a woman fell from the 8th floor balcony. The guest also said the couple was arguing before the incident. Faster Pussycat was founded in 1985 by Downe, guitarists Greg Steele and Brent Muscat and bassist Kelly Nickels. The hard rock band 'emerged from the '80s Los Angeles glam scene.' The group has gone through various member changes over the years but Downe has remained a constant. They are known for songs like 'Babylon,' 'Bathroom Wall,' 'House of Pain' and 'Nonstop to Nowhere.' Downe and Burch have reportedly been dating for over five years. The post Faster Pussycat Singer's Fiancée Kimberly Burch Dies After Going Overboard on '80s-Themed Cruise appeared first on TheWrap.
