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Express Tribune
05-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Faster Pussycat singer's fiancée goes overboard on cruise as Coast Guard suspends search
A desperate search was launched after Kimberly Burch, the fiancée of Faster Pussycat lead singer Taime Downe, went overboard during an '80s-themed Royal Caribbean cruise, TMZ reports. Footage obtained by TMZ captures the ship's public address system alerting passengers about the incident, while smaller boats searched the dark waters for Burch. The exact circumstances remain unclear, but reports indicate that Burch went overboard following a heated exchange with Downe. It is unknown whether she fell or jumped, but her family has confirmed her passing. The incident occurred while Faster Pussycat was performing on The 80s Cruise, a nostalgia-themed trip departing from Miami and heading to the Bahamas. TMZ also obtained footage of the band's performance, recorded just hours before Burch's disappearance. Following the emergency, the U.S. Coast Guard deployed a helicopter crew and additional personnel to assist the Royal Bahamas Defense Force in search efforts. However, despite extensive operations, Burch's body was not recovered, and the search was ultimately called off.
Los Angeles Times
05-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Fiancée of Faster Pussycat's singer dies after falling overboard on an ‘80s cruise
Kimberly Burch, the fiancée of Faster Pussycat singer Taime Downe, died Monday after falling overboard on an '80s-themed cruise. Burch's family confirmed the death in a statement on Facebook, saying that '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 died after falling overboard on a Royal Caribbean cruise liner, The Explorer of the Seas, near Freeport, Bahamas. Faster Pussycat was slated to perform on the ship as part of The 80s Cruise, a nostalgia-themed pop concert event. Squeeze, Adam Ant, Tiffany, Warrant, Dokken, and Men at Work were among the acts booked to perform. The seven-day round-trip cruise began in Miami and had calls in Nassau, San Juan and Puerto Plata. A spokesperson for Royal Caribbean said, in a statement to media, that '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.' Several cruise attendees posted about the incident on social media, with one telling the Hollywood Reporter that it 'happened around 11 p.m. Squeeze was the band playing last night. 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.' Burch's mother, Carnell Burch, told TMZ that Burch fell off the ship after an argument with Downe, though the investigation is ongoing, with the U.S. Coast Guard leading. Burch had posted photos with Downe onboard the ship earlier in the voyage. Faster Pussycat, a staple of the Sunset Strip hard rock and hair metal scene of the '80s, is known for songs such as 'Babylon,' 'Bathroom Wall' and 'House of Pain.'
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Royal Caribbean cruise passenger presumed dead after going overboard on ‘80s-themed voyage, family says
A woman is believed to be dead after falling overboard on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship on the first day of the '80s-themed voyage near the Bahamas, her family said. The victim is reportedly Kimberly Burch, the 56-year-old fiancée of Taime Downe, the frontman for the band "Faster Pussycat," Burch's family told Fox News Digital. Burch's sister-in-law, Kellie Burch, said that Downe called their family to share the devastating news, but said her body had not been recovered yet. Passengers had watched Downe's band perform less than 90 minutes before Burch went overboard, one passenger, Casey Markee, wrote on X on Tuesday. A Royal Caribbean Group spokesperson confirmed the incident to Fox News Digital, but had few details to share. Coast Guard Airlifts Cruise Ship Passenger Who Had Strokes 300 Miles Off Hawaii Coast "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 statement read. "To respect the privacy of our guest's family, we have no additional details to share." Read On The Fox News App The incident happened on the first night of the seven-day cruise that set sail from Miami on Sunday, March 2. "If you love the 80s — the music, the style, the culture, the excitement, the excess — The 80s Cruise delivers non-stop 80s awesomeness and unique, unforgettable moments for The Ultimate 80s Party!" according to a description of the cruise on the company's website. The cruise planned to include over 50 concerts and live performances as it visited three ports, including Nassau, San Juan and Labadee. The ship was approximately 20 miles away from Freeport, Bahamas, when the incident occurred, a U.S. Coast Guard spokesperson told Fox News Digital, but said that the Royal Bahamas Defense Force is the lead agency investigating. The Royal Bahamas Defense Force could not immediately be reached for comment. Man On Vacation With Family Goes Overboard On Norwegian Cruise Ship In Bahamas The circumstances around how the passenger fell from the ship remain unclear. "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 11pm PST. Not good," Markee wrote in a post on X on March 2. Royal Caribbean Passenger Dies Soon After Being Detained For Chaotic Incident Caught On Video Burch's family confirmed to Fox News Digital that they have been given very few details and are "absolutely heartbroken." "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," Kellie Burch wrote in a tribute on her Facebook page. "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!!" Kellie Burch told Fox News Digital that despite speaking to the Coast Guard and Nassau Police, the ship had given their family few details. "We don't even know if they have started looking again for her after the weather settled down. We have not been able to speak with anyone from the ship," Burch article source: Royal Caribbean cruise passenger presumed dead after going overboard on '80s-themed voyage, family says
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.
Fox News
04-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Royal Caribbean cruise passenger presumed dead after going overboard on ‘80s-themed voyage, family says
A woman is believed to be dead after falling overboard on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship on the first day of the '80s-themed voyage near the Bahamas, her family said. The victim is reportedly Kimberly Burch, the 56-year-old fiancée of Taime Downe, the frontman for the band "Faster Pussycat," Burch's family told Fox News Digital. Burch's sister-in-law, Kellie Burch, said that Downe called their family to share the devastating news, but said her body had not been recovered yet. Passengers had watched Downe's band perform less than 90 minutes before Burch went overboard, one passenger, Casey Markee, wrote on X on Tuesday. A Royal Caribbean Group spokesperson confirmed the incident to Fox News Digital, but had few details to share. "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 statement read. "To respect the privacy of our guest's family, we have no additional details to share." The incident happened on the first night of the seven-day cruise that set sail from Miami on Sunday, March 2. "If you love the 80s — the music, the style, the culture, the excitement, the excess — The 80s Cruise delivers non-stop 80s awesomeness and unique, unforgettable moments for The Ultimate 80s Party!" according to a description of the cruise on the company's website. The cruise planned to include over 50 concerts and live performances as it visited three ports, including Nassau, San Juan and Labadee. The ship was approximately 20 miles away from Freeport, Bahamas, when the incident occurred, a U.S. Coast Guard spokesperson told Fox News Digital, but said that the Royal Bahamas Defense Force is the lead agency investigating. The Royal Bahamas Defense Force could not immediately be reached for comment. The circumstances around how the passenger fell from the ship remain unclear. "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 11pm PST. Not good," Markee wrote in a post on X on March 2. Burch's family confirmed to Fox News Digital that they have been given very few details and are "absolutely heartbroken." "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," Kellie Burch wrote in a tribute on her Facebook page. "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!!" Kellie Burch told Fox News Digital that despite speaking to the Coast Guard and Nassau Police, the ship had given their family few details. "We don't even know if they have started looking again for her after the weather settled down. We have not been able to speak with anyone from the ship," Burch said. Stepheny Price is a writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. She covers topics including missing persons, homicides, national crime cases, illegal immigration, and more. Story tips and ideas can be sent to
