David Hasselhoff skips former wife Pamela Bach's funeral after her tragic death at 62

David Hasselhoff's ex-wife, Pamela Bach, died on March 5 of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head
PUBLISHED APR 1, 2025
David Hasselhoff didn't attend his ex-wife Pamela Bach's funeral service, held at the Bel Air Presbyterian Church on March 29, 2025 (Getty Images)
David Hasselhoff didn't attend his ex-wife Pamela Bach's funeral service, held at the Bel Air Presbyterian Church on March 29, 2025 (Getty Images)

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HOLLYWOOD HILLS, CALIFORNIA: David Hasselhoff reportedly missed his former wife Pamela Bach’s funeral service over the weekend.

The service was held at the Bel Air Presbyterian Church on Saturday, March 29, but the 72-year-old actor was not present, as reported by Page Six.

David Hasselhoff and wife Pamela Bach Hasselhoff during 4th Annual Tribeca Film Festival - The Muppets' Wizard of Oz Premiere at Tribeca Performing Arts Center in New York City, New York, United States. (Photo by Jim Spellman/WireImage)
David Hasselhoff and Pamela Bach during the 4th Annual Tribeca Film Festival at Tribeca Performing Arts Center in New York City, New York (Jim Spellman/WireImage)

Though David decided to skip the event, their daughters, Taylor Hasselhoff-Fiore, 34, and Hayley Hasselhoff, 32, were there to pay their respects to their late mother and deliver eulogies.

Singer Stacy Citron performed at Pamela Bach's funeral

The funeral service was also attended by the ‘More than Puppy Love’ star's sisters, Penny and Cathy, while singer Stacy Citron performed for nearly 150 attendees.

However, it's not known yet why the ‘Knight Rider’ actor, who was married to Pamela from 1989 to 2006, missed it.

The 62-year-old actress was discovered dead at her $2 million Hollywood Hills home on March 5. According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office, her death was a result of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.

Pamela Bach Hasselhoff attends Samira Network's Luxury Gala Dinner & Academy Award Viewing held at the Hilton Universal City Hotel on March 12, 2023 in Universal City, California. (Photo by Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images)
Pamela Bach attends Samira Network's Luxury Gala Dinner & Academy Award Viewing held at the Hilton Universal City Hotel on March 12, 2023, in Universal City, California (Albert L Ortega/Getty Images)

She did not leave behind any suicide note.

David Hasselhoff said their 'family is deeply saddened' by ex-wife Pamela Bach's death

Following the tragedy, David Hasselhoff, who is now married to Hayley Roberts, released a statement, saying, "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 period but kindly request privacy as we grieve and navigate through this challenging time," he added.

David Hasselhoff performs on stage during the Forever Young 80s Open Air Festival at Donauinsel on May 26, 2024 in Vienna, Austria. (Photo by Manfred Schmid/Getty Images)
David Hasselhoff performs on stage during the Forever Young 80s Open Air Festival at Donauinsel on May 26, 2024, in Vienna, Austria (Manfred Schmid/Getty Images)

Their daughter, Taylor, posted on a now-disappeared Instagram Story, "I'd do anything in the world to hug you again, my forever angel. You are my best friend, my whole heart, my everything. I promise to make you proud & celebrate you everyday," as per Good Morning America.

About her seven-month-old daughter and her sister Hayley, she added, "London will know all about how incredible you are & I promise I will protect Hayley forever."

Hayley Hasselhoff said her 'heart is shattered' after mother Pamela Bach's death

David Hasselhoff and Pamela Bach's younger daughter, Hayley, wrote in a now-disappeared Instagram Story, "I pray that one day I can find comfort in the sound of the rain again, as it'll symbolize your spirit going to heaven, but for now, all I hear is my heart aching for you."

Pamela Bach and Hayley Hasselhoff attend the Marina Rinaldi By Fausto Puglisi Capsule Collection Launch at Marina Rinaldi on September 8, 2018 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images for Max Mara)
Pamela Bach and Hayley Hasselhoff attend the Marina Rinaldi By Fausto Puglisi Capsule Collection Launch at Marina Rinaldi on September 8, 2018, in Beverly Hills, California (Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images for Max Mara)

"My heart is shattered, yet somehow feels whole knowing you will always be my best friend, my heart and my whole world," she added.

Calling her mother her "biggest support," Hayley shared, "Mornings are the hardest because I would run to my phone to dial you the second I'd wake up, no matter the time, no matter where I was in the world. You were always there."

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