David Hasselhoff speaks out after ex-wife Pamela Bach-Hasselhoff's death

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March 7, 2025, 11:07 AM

David Hasselhoff is speaking out following the death of his ex-wife Pamela Bach-Hasselhoff.

"Our family is deeply saddened by the recent passing of Pamela Hasselhoff," the actor wrote in a Facebook post. "We are grateful for the outpouring of love and support during this difficult period but kindly request privacy as we grieve and navigate through this challenging time."

David Hasselhoff and Pamela Bach in Nice, France, June 30, 1996.
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The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner confirmed Thursday that Bach-Hasselhoff, who was found dead in her home, had died by suicide. The actress was 62.

Bach-Hasselhoff appeared in television shows throughout the 1980s and 1990s, including on "The Young and The Restless," "Sirens," and "Baywatch."

Hasselhoff and Bach-Hasselhoff met on the TV series "Knight Rider" in 1985 and then went on to both star together in "Baywatch." They were married from December 1989 until July 2006.

The former couple also shared two daughters -- Taylor-Ann Hasselhoff, 34, and Hayley Hasselhoff, 32.

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