"Baywatch" star

Ex-wife of David Hasselhoff (62) found dead

David Hasselhoff's ex-wife has died at the age of 62. The picture was taken in 2005.(Bild: AFP/David Livingston / Getty Images North America / Getty Images via AFP)

David Hasselhoff's ex-wife is dead. Pamela Bach-Hasselhoff was found in her home in Los Angeles. The "Baywatch" star was only 62 years old. 

According to the police, it was suicide by a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. The paramedics were only able to determine her death on site, reported the celebrity portal "TMZ". No suicide note was found.

Family members alerted the authorities
According to the report, Pamela Bach-Hasselhoff's house was visited because family members had previously expressed concern and alerted the authorities. According to the report, family members had not received any sign of life from the US American for some time.

David Hasselhoff mourns
David Hasselhoff told TMZ: "Our family is deeply saddened by the recent passing of Pamela Hasselhoff. We are grateful for the support during this difficult time, but ask for privacy while we grieve."

First divorce, then mudslinging
David Hasselhoff and Pamela Bach were married from 1989 to 2006. The marriage produced two daughters. Taylor-Ann Hasselhoff and Hayley Hasselhoff are now both adults. As teenagers, the girls witnessed the break-up of their parents' marriage. The separation was followed by a years-long divorce dispute over alimony payments, which was only finally settled in 2017.

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