Pamela Bach-Hasselhoff, ex-wife of David Hasselhoff, has died at the age of 62.
The actress, most known for her role as Kaye Morgan in Baywatch and stint in Celebrity Big Brother, was reportedly found at her home in LA on Wednesday night.
According to TMZ, law enforcement officers claim that her family raised the alarm after they hadn’t heard from her, and wanted to ‘check on her out of concern’.
LAPD officials are thought to have responded to a call about a body after 10pm yesterday.
Her official cause of death has not been confirmed, but the outlet reports that she died by suicide.
David, who was married to Pamela for around 17 years, said he was ‘deeply saddened’ over the loss.
‘Our family is deeply saddened by the recent passing of Pamela Hasselhoff,’ he told the publication in a statement.
‘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.’
Pamela’s youngest daughter, Hayley Hasselhoff, shared a throwback picture of her parents on Instagram last night, alongside a white heart emoji.
The late star stepped into the spotlight with acting roles in a string of projects, including Appointment with Fear, Otherworld and TJ Hooker.
However, her life changed when she landed a role in Knight Rider, where she met David in 1985.
The pair became close and tied the knot in December, 1989, before going on to welcome daughters Taylor and Hayley together.
They shared the screen once more in Baywatch, where Pamela played Kaye opposite her then-husband’s Mitch Buchanan.
Their marriage wasn’t to last and they went their separate ways in 2006, with David filing for divorce and citing irreconcilable differences.
He went on to marry Hayley Roberts in July, 2018.
Pamela also appeared in the Young and the Restless, Sirens, Baywatch Nights and Viper over the years.
In 2011, she took part in the eighth series of Celebrity Big Brother in the UK, where she shared the house with Jedward, Kerry Katona, Amy Childs, Tara Reid and Emily in Paris’ Lucien Laviscount.
She became the second person to be evicted from the house, after Sally Bercow, and left on Day 14 – with Paddy Doherty going on to win the show.
Pamela remained close to her family following her split from David, and celebrated becoming a grandmother in October last year, after Taylor welcomed a baby girl with husband Madison Fiore.
Taking to Instagram following baby London’s arrival, she celebrated her new role in life with fans.
‘I Never Knew a LOVE like THIS. Its Powerful, Pure, Unconditional LOVE I Have Deep in my Soul and Being as I do for my Precious and Perfect GrandDaughter London Hasselhoff Fiore,’ she said at the time.
‘“It’s incredible how a tiny human can open our hearts in such profound ways.” I’m so blessed and Grateful for My lil, BEAUTIFUL Angel.
‘I LOVE YOU Lovely LONDON with All of ME. XOXO GiGi.’
In her last post on the platform, Pamela spoke of her ‘gratitude’ during the festive period, and wanting to make ‘cherished memories’ with loved ones.
‘Happy New Year, everyone! As we step into 2025, my heart is full of gratitude, especially for my precious grandbaby, London,’ she captioned a sweet video. ‘Watching her grow and seeing her smile light up my world is truly the greatest blessing.
‘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!’
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