After David Hasselhoff’s ex-wife Pamela Bach reportedly died by suicide at age 62, the “Baywatch” actor has spoken out.
“Our family is deeply saddened by the recent passing of Pamela Hasselhoff,” he announced in a statement on his Facebook page.
“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.”
David Hasselhoff’s statement on Facebook.
David Hasselhoff poses with daughters Taylor-Ann and Hayley and his then-wife, Pamela Bach, on Lincoln Road March 29, 2005 in Miami Beach, Florida. Getty Images
Pamela Bach and David Hasselhoff attend the 53rd Golden Globe Awards in January 1996. Getty Images
David Hasselhoff and Pamela Bach attend a press conference for ‘Baywatch Nights’ held at the Peninsula Hotel in Beverly Hills on October 6 1994. Getty ImagesPamela was reportedly found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound with no note at her Los Angeles home on Wednesday night, according to TMZ.
She was an actress who appeared in “Knight Rider” and “Baywatch.” She and David met on the set of the former. They shared daughters Taylor, 34, and Hayley, 32, and were married from 1989 to 2006.
Pamela’s final Instagram post was on December 31, 2024. In it, she gushed about her grandchild, London, whom Taylor welcomed with her husband, Madison Fiore, in August.
David Hasselhoff and Pamela Bach arrive at the 55th Annual Golden Globes Awards Show, January 18, 1998 in Beverly Hills. Getty Images
Pamela Bach attends the Wardour Studios and Samira’s Network Hollywood Stars Oscars Luxury Viewing Gala 2020 at Universal Hilton Hotel on February 9, 2020 in Universal City, California. Getty Images for Wardour Studios
David Hasselhoff and wife Pamela during Macy’s and American Express Passport Gala in 2003. WireImage“As we step into 2025, my heart is full of gratitude, especially for my precious grandbaby, 🩷London🎀. Watching her grow and seeing her smile light up my world is truly the greatest blessing.”
She continued, “My wish for all of you this year is health, happiness, and an abundance of love. May 2025 be filled with beautiful moments, laughter, and all the blessings your hearts can hold. Here’s to a year of making cherished memories, spreading joy, and embracing every precious moment!”
Her final crop of Instagram posts emphasized her love for her family.
David Hasselhoff and Hayley Hasselhoff attend the GYM Capsule Collection at Marina Rinaldi Boutique on July 8, 2019. Getty Images for Max Mara
Pamela Bach, former wife of actor David Hasselhoff, speaks to the media outside the courthouse in Los Angeles Tuesday June 19, 2007. AP
Hayley Hasselhoff, Pamela Bach and Taylor Hasselhoff attend the Marina Rinaldi By Fausto Puglisi Capsule Collection Launch at Marina Rinaldi on September 8, 2018 in Beverly Hills. Getty Images for Max MaraIn another Instagram post from October 2024, Bach posted a photo of herself with her daughters and son-in-law.
“These Precious Memories Celebrating My Birthday 🎂 & Another Year Around the Sun ☀️ this past Wednesday, “October 16th” 🥳 with my FAMILY 🥰 at Our #traditionalfamilyfavorite@ivyrestaurants WithMy LOVES 💝My HEART ♥️ Full of Pure Joy 🥰Laughter, Great Conversations, & Always a lotta of LOVE ❤️ & FUN🎉,” she wrote.
After former “Baywatch” star Michael Newman died at 68 in October — after an 18-year battle with Parkinson’s disease — Bach also posted a tribute to him.
“Fly high, my friend, fly high,” she wrote next to a photo of him.
Taylor Hasselhoff, Pamela Bach, David Hasselhoff and Hayley Hasselhoff in 1996. Ron Galella Collection via Getty ImagesShe called Newman “a sweet gentle soul” and “the most decent human being with a heart of gold.”
“You will never be forgotten, I will find comfort in all our decades of friendship and adventures that are embedded forever in my mind and my heart,” she concluded.
Her daughters, Hayley and Taylor, have been quiet on social media since the news of her death broke.
On May 12, Taylor posted a photo of herself as a child with Bach and wrote, “Happy Mother’s Day! I love you so much. I can’t wait to watch you become a grandma & the most glamorous one.”
But in her Instagram stories late on Wednesday night, Hayley, who is also a plus-sized model, posted an old photo of her parents smiling together and included a simple white heart.
