Pamela Bach-Hasselhoff, actress and former wife of “Baywatch” star David Hasselhoff, has died by suicide at the age of 61. She was found in her Los Angeles home on March 5, 2025, with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner confirmed the cause of death as suicide. (Instagram, Forbes, Wikipedia)
Born Pamela Weissenbach on October 16, 1963, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, she began modeling as a teenager, following in her mother’s footsteps. She attended Tulsa East Central High School and later studied Engineering and Theatre Arts at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College. In 1985, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting. (The Independent, Wikipedia)
Bach’s acting career included appearances in television shows such as “Knight Rider,” “Baywatch,” “The Young and the Restless,” and “Cheers.” She met David Hasselhoff on the set of “Knight Rider” in 1985, and they married in 1989. The couple had two daughters, Taylor and Hayley, before divorcing in 2006. (Wikipedia, The Independent, EW.com)
In 2003, Bach and Hasselhoff were involved in a motorcycle accident that left her with a broken neck and back. She suffered from chronic arthritis as a result, which worsened over time. Friends recall her enduring significant pain, though she remained devoted to her daughters and excited about becoming a grandmother. (People.com)
At the time of her death, Bach’s estate was valued at approximately $840,000. Her daughter Taylor has filed to manage the estate. (New York Post)
David Hasselhoff expressed his family’s deep sadness over Bach’s passing and requested privacy during this difficult time. (EW.com)
If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, resources are available, including the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988.
