David Hasselhoff 'deeply saddened' as he breaks silence after ex-wife Pamela Bach's tragic death at 62

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: David Hasselhoff has broken his silence following the tragic death of his ex-wife, Pamela Bach-Hasselhoff.

Pamela, 62, was found deceased in her Los Angeles home on Wednesday, March 5, just after 10 pm local time, according to the LAPD.

David Hasselhoff's statement following death of Pamela Bach-Hasselhoff

Reports from TMZ suggest that Pamela died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

However, the official cause of death has not yet been confirmed by the Los Angeles medical examiner.

Following the devastating news, David, who was married to Pamela for 16 years and shares two daughters, Taylor, 34, and Hayley, 32, with her, released a heartfelt statement through People.

“Our family is deeply saddened by the recent passing of Pamela Hasselhoff,” he expressed.

“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,” he added.

Pamela Bach's daughters remain silent but offer subtle tributes

Neither Taylor nor Hayley has publicly spoken about their mother’s death.

However, Hayley acknowledged the loss in a quiet but moving way by reposting a nostalgic photograph from a fan account on her Instagram Stories.

The picture, taken in 1996, showed her parents at the grand opening of the Jurassic Park ride at Universal Studios Hollywood.

Hayley added a simple white heart emoji over the image, seemingly as a tribute to her mother.

Inside David Hasselhoff and Pamela Bach-Hasselhoff's relationship

David Hasselhoff and Pamela Bach-Hasselhoff's relationship began in the 1980s when they met on the set of 'Knight Rider', where she guest-starred.

They got married in 1989 and Pamela later appeared frequently on 'Baywatch', the globally popular TV series that solidified David’s superstar status.

The couple welcomed their first daughter, Taylor, in 1990, followed by Hayley in 1992.

Despite their deep connection, their marriage came to an end in 2006. The couple filed for divorce after 16 years together.

At the time, they reached an agreement for joint custody of their daughters, who were then 16 and 12.

David emphasized their commitment to co-parenting and prioritizing their children's well-being, stating, “My wife and I have been able to reach an agreement that we feel is in the best interest of our children, which affords them the opportunity to spend significant time with each of us.”

Following their split, David married model Hayley Roberts in 2018.

Pamela Bach-Hasselhoff's final reflections and social media post

In her last Instagram post, shared on New Year’s Eve, Pamela Bach-Hasselhoff expressed immense gratitude for 2024 and her excitement about becoming a grandmother for the first time.

Taylor had welcomed her first daughter, London, in August 2024, and Pamela openly shared how much joy her granddaughter brought to her life.

“Watching her grow and seeing her smile light up my world is truly the greatest blessing,” she wrote in the post.

In her closing remarks, she looked forward to the year ahead with hope, writing, “Here’s to a year of making cherished memories, spreading joy, and embracing every precious moment!”