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Last year, we already had to say goodbye to some well-known stars - such as Hunger Games star Donald Sutherland. And although we are only three months into the year 2025, we have already had to say goodbye to a number of celebrities in this short time. Most recently, the unexpected death of actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa, which remains under investigation.
A very recent death is currently shaking Hollywood. Indeed, Pamela Bach-Hasselhoff, the ex-wife of actor David Hasselhoff, was found dead in her home on the evening of 5 March 2025.
Her daughter Hayley was present when the body was found
The 61-year-old's death came as a surprise, according to reports. A particularly heartbreaking detail caught the fans' attention: Hayley, one of Pamela and David Hasselhoff's two daughters, is said to have been present when her mother was found in her home in Los Angeles. According to reports, neighbours informed the police after they had not heard any signs of life from Pamela for some time.
As reported by TMZ, it is suspected that Pamela Bach-Hasselhoff took her own life - she was found with a gun and apparently died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. However, the investigation is still ongoing and the police haven't confirmed nor denied these allegations.
David Hasselhoff pays tribute to his ex-wife
Pamela Bach and David Hasselhoff met on the set of Hasselhoff's series Knight Rider and got married in 1989. The couple, long regarded as the Hollywood dream couple, had two daughters, Taylor-Ann, now 34, and Hayley, 32. However, Pamela and David divorced in 2006 - a legal battle ensued, which was only settled a good ten years later.
David Hasselhoff himself has already spoken out about the sudden death of his ex-wife. In an official statement shared with People, he explains:
Our family is deeply saddened by the recent passing of Pamela Hasselhoff. 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.
This article has been translated from Oh!MyMag DE.
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Bunte: 'Unsere Familie ist in tiefer Trauer': David Hasselhoffs Ex-Frau Pamela Bach (†61) ist gestorben
RTL: Albtraum-Entdeckung in Los Angeles: Neue Details zum Tod von Pamela Hasselhoff! Tochter Hayley soll die Leiche gefunden haben
Focus Online: Pamela Bach-Hasselhoff: Im Alter von 61 Jahren: David Hasselhoffs Ex-Frau ist tot
People: Pamela Bach, Baywatch Actress and David Hasselhoff's Ex Wife, Dies by Suicide at 62
TMZ: David Hasselhoff's Ex-WifePamela Bach-Hasselhoff Dead by Suicide
