Yahoo Lifestyle Pamela Bach’s Daughters “Heartbroken” Over “False & Unkind Stories” About Their Mother, Ask For Respect In Her Memory
EXCLUSIVE: Pamela Bach’s daughters, Hayley Hasselhoff and Taylor-Ann Hasselhoff, are “heartbroken” over “false and unkind stories” about their mother, and are asking that the public honor their wishes for privacy and respect as they mourn her loss following her death last week.
“In the wake of this tragedy, the family has been heartbroken to see that certain individuals have chosen to profit from their grief, spreading false and unkind stories about their mother,” read a statement provided to Deadline on behalf of the sisters by their publicist. “These actions only deepen their pain and complicate an already difficult time. The family is requesting that such misinformation cease, and that respect be shown for the memory of their mother.”
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Bach, the ex-wife of Baywatch star David Hasselhoff, was found dead in her home on Wednesday, March 5. The Los Angeles County medical examiner’s office determined she died by suicide. TMZ reported that Bach was found by family members.
“This is a time for reflection, not for exploitation, and they trust that people will understand the importance of allowing them the space to grieve in peace,” the statement read. You can read it in full below.
Bach met her future husband Hasselhoff on the set of his then-series Knight Rider. They married in December 1989, and had two daughters, Taylor and Hayley. Hasselhoff filed for divorce in January 2006 in a contentious split with Bach accusing Hasselhoff of domestic abuse — he denied the accusations. A video of Hasselhoff drunkenly eating a burger led to him temporarily losing visitation privileges with his daughters, but they were restored after two weeks.
From 1991-2000 Bach appeared on 14 episodes of Hasselhoff’s series Baywatch, portraying news reporter and later restaurant owner Kaye Morgan.
Other TV credits include a brief 1994 stint on The Young and the Restless and guest appearances on T.J. Hooker, Cheers, The Fall Guy and Castle Rock. Most recently, she appeared in the 2015 horror film Mansion of Blood starring Gary Busey.
Read the statement below.
“It is with profound sadness that Hayley and Taylor-Ann Hasselhoff confirm the passing of their mother Pamela. In this time of sorrow, they are mourning the loss of a mother and constant loving presence in their lives. In the wake of this tragedy, the family has been heartbroken to see that certain individuals have chosen to profit from their grief, spreading false and unkind stories about their mother. These actions only deepen their pain and complicate an already difficult time. The family is requesting that such misinformation cease, and that respect be shown for the memory of their mother.
“They kindly ask the media and the public to honor their wishes for privacy, as they navigate this period of mourning. This is a time for reflection, not for exploitation, and they trust that people will understand the importance of allowing them the space to grieve in peace.
“The Hasselhoff girls deeply appreciate the genuine support they have received from friends, fans, and the public and asks for understanding as they remember their mother in a way that is meaningful and healing for them.”
If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) or text Crisis Text Line at 741741.
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