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Metro
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- 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
New York Post
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Faster Pussycat frontman Taime Downe breaks silence on fiancée's mysterious cruise ship death
Taime Downe has broken his silence. The Faster Pussycat frontman opened up about his fiancée Kimberly Burch's death for the first time since she plunged over the side of a cruise ship following an alleged argument with the '80s glam rocker on March 2. 'It's a roller coaster,' Downe, 60, said during SiriusXM's 'Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk' on Friday, May 30. 'I'm hanging in there. I'm just taking it a day at a time.' 6 Faster Pussycat frontman Taime Downe has broken his silence on his fiancée's mysterious cruise ship death. Instagram/Kimberly Burch 'And everybody thought going out on the road and doing what I do and being with my family in my band would be good for me,' he continued. 'So I've taken their advice and I'm doing this. We're going out with some cool bands.' Downe and Burch, 56, were onboard a Royal Caribbean ship called Explorer of the Seas for an '80s-themed cruise where Faster Pussycat was performing alongside other bands like Men at Work, Squeeze and Tiffany. But on the first night of the seven-day voyage, Burch fell to her death while the ship was out to sea between Miami and the Bahamas. 6 Kimberly Burch plunged over the side of a cruise ship on March 2. burchkimberly/Instagram Burch's mother told TMZ that the tragedy happened shortly after her daughter and Downe got into a 'heated' argument and that Burch had been drinking shortly before falling overboard. Downe added that his fiancée's shocking death was 'alcohol and prescription-related' during his interview with Trunk. 'So I blame alcohol and pills on it,' he said. 'There's no way I'd touch booze. For me, that's just completely disgusting in my brain, you know what I mean?' 6 Burch shared this social media post shortly before plunging overboard. Instagram/Kimberly Burch 'So I've got some hatred for booze, 'cause I loved the hell out of Kimberly, and it was just hard to deal with,' the 'House of Pain' singer continued. 'We spent basically nine years together.' 'This is just heavy s–t,' Downe added, 'and I'm just looking forward to playing shows and having fun.' While the 'Poison Ivy' vocalist said that 'it is what it is,' he also admitted that it's 'good to talk about it' three months after his fiancée's disappearance and death. 6 The couple was together for around six years before Burch's shocking disappearance and death. Instagram/Kimberly Burch 'It's good to talk about it. It's good to talk about it with my friends, my close-knit friends,' he said. 'But I don't really wanna talk about it with strangers, 'cause it doesn't seem appropriate.' 'It is what it is,' Downe added. A video of the incident, which has since been obtained by investigators, reportedly showed Burch climbing the cruise ship's railing before plunging off. It is still unclear whether she purposely jumped or accidentally fell. 6 'I loved the hell out of Kimberly,' Towne said of his late fiancée. Instagram/Kimberly Burch Her body was never recovered. Her brother, Keith, exclusively told The Post in March that his family is 'lost' without Burch. 'We feel lost … We have no answers at all,' he said. 'Something happening to one of your loved ones, and not even knowing what happened — it's awful.' Her family also addressed her death in a Facebook on March 4. 6 Faster Pussycat kicked off a new tour on May 30. FilmMagic 'She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her,' her loved ones stated. '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!' Meanwhile, Downe and Faster Pussycat kicked off a new tour on May 30 in Las Vegas. The band will be on the road through early July. 'I just think it'll be very therapeutic to get to see a bunch of fans and a bunch of friends across the country,' Downe said of Faster Pussycat's current tour. 'So I think it'll be helpful.'
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
08-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Faster Pussycat Singer Cleared of Wrongdoing in Fiancée's '80s Cruise Death, Video Shows She Jumped Overboard
A video tragically showed Kimberly Burch – the fianceé of Faster Pussycat singer Taime Downe – jumping overboard of the '80s-themed Royal Caribbean Cruise she was on with the band. Earlier this week, Burch was confirmed dead after falling from the Explorer of the Seas cruise ship but security camera footage reportedly confirmed she jumped rather than fell. Radio personality and former MTV host of 'Headbangers Ball' Riki Rachtman said as much in a Facebook post where he said he was in contact with Downe – a longtime friend. 'There is video of [Burch] committing suicide and Taime was cleared of all charges.' 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.' Nassau police boarded the cruise after the incident and their findings – along with the video – cleared Downe of any wrongdoing. 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. Burch's family confirmed her death on Facebook 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!' The post Faster Pussycat Singer Cleared of Wrongdoing in Fiancée's '80s Cruise Death, Video Shows She Jumped Overboard appeared first on TheWrap.
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
80s Rocker's Fiancée Dies After Falling From Cruise Ship Balcony Amid Heated Argument
Faster Pussycat frontman Taime Downe's fiancée, Kimberly Burch, has died after a tragic fall from a cruise ship during "The 80s Cruise" on the Royal Caribbean vessel, Explorer of the Seas. Kimberly Burch reportedly fell "from a room balcony" on March 2, the very first night of the seven-day cruise, following an alleged "heated" argument with the 60-year-old rocker. A US Coast Guard spokesperson confirmed the incident occurred roughly 20 miles from Freeport, Bahamas. The Coast Guard deployed a helicopter crew and other personnel to assist the Royal Bahamas Defense Force in their search. Unfortunately, the search was later suspended, and Burch's body has not been recovered. A Royal Caribbean Group spokesperson told Daily Mail: "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. Eyewitnesses described a tense atmosphere on board. One passenger told The Hollywood Reporter: "There was an announcement over the PA saying someone went overboard so the ship was going to stop and turn around to try and locate the person. [The] ship was stopped for a few hours. Safety boats were deployed with floodlights to illuminate the surrounding area. Another cruise ship nearby had its floodlights on searching as well. My wife spoke with some people on one of the decks saying they heard that it was a woman and it was caught on camera. Can't confirm though. Eventually the ship powered up and off we went. This morning a PA announcement said that the US Coast Guard had taken over the search. We arrived at Nassau, Bahamas a few hours behind schedule. No excursions were canceled. Haven't heard anything since." The cruise, which departed from Miami, was scheduled to visit Nassau, San Juan, and Labadee. Burch had traveled on the cruise to support Downe, who was scheduled to perform with his band during the nostalgic event. The couple, who had been in a relationship for around five or six years, appeared to be enjoying the trip prior to the tragedy. Just hours before her fall, Burch shared a photo of herself and Downe on social media, writing, "We made it to @the80scruise." Kimberly Burch's mother, Carnell Burch, shared with TMZ that Taime Downe called her on Monday to inform her of Kimberly's death. According to Carnell, it remains "still unclear" whether Kimberly "jumped or accidentally fell" from the cruise ship, though she is "confident Kimberly would not purposefully hurt herself." Carnell noted that Kimberly had been drinking on the cruise, which she described as "out of character for her." She also mentioned that her daughter had an argument with Taime before the tragic incident. Despite this, Carnell emphasized that Kimberly was not experiencing depression or emotional issues and had been looking forward to the trip, which had only just begun. The incident occurred around 11 p.m. EST on the first night of the cruise, approximately 80 miles from Miami. According to a passenger on X, formerly Twitter, Kimberly "jumped from the balcony of her 8th-floor room" following an argument with her partner. The passenger wrote, 'Currently on the #RCL Explorer of the Seas for the #80scruise. Unfortunately, we have a 'woman overboard' situation and boats have been deployed. We are currently 80+ miles from Miami at 11 p.m. PST. Not good.' They continued, 'It looks like the woman 'jumped' from the balcony of her 8th floor room after an argument with her partner. This is our 15th cruise, and the first time we've actually experienced this. Clearly, the priority is recovering the woman. And the boat has turned around and is at a dead stop. They have deployed boats for the search. Could be a long night..." Despite the immediate efforts of the ship's crew and support from nearby vessels, the search for Burch was called off. Neither Taime Downe nor his representatives have released a statement regarding the incident. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding Burch's fall continues, with authorities examining reports of an argument between the couple prior to the tragedy.
