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Gaunt David Hᴀsselhoff, 72, looks devastated as he’s seen after ex Pamela Bach’s shock suicide

Gaunt David Hᴀsselhoff, 72, looks devastated as he’s seen after ex Pamela Bach’s shock suicide

David Hᴀsselhoff looked devastated as he is seen after the shock suicide of ex-wife Pamela Bach aged 61.

The 72-year-old former star of Baywatch appeared gaunt on an outing in the Calabasas neighborhood of Los Angeles on Friday as it was revealed his ex wife was planning a reality show before her death.

 Pamela, who starred on Baywatch with her then-husband David, was found ᴅᴇᴀᴅ of a self-inflicted gunsH๏τ wound at her Hollywood Hills home on March 5.

The unimaginable tragedy was written on the face of David as he looked distraught on an outing with an unnamed male companion.

He attempted to go incognito as he wore a blue baseball cap on the stroll.

David looked slender in a black T-shirt along with matching sweatpants and white sneakers.

David Hᴀsselhoff looked devastated as he is seen after the shock suicide of ex-wife Pamela Bach aged 61

David Hᴀsselhoff looked devastated as he is seen after the shock suicide of ex-wife Pamela Bach aged 61 

The 72-year-old former star of Baywatch appeared gaunt on an outing in the Calabasas neighborhood of Los Angeles on Friday

The 72-year-old former star of Baywatch appeared gaunt on an outing in the Calabasas neighborhood of Los Angeles on Friday

Bach was married to David Hᴀsselhoff, 72, between 1989 and 2006, when he filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences

Bach was married to David Hᴀsselhoff, 72, between 1989 and 2006, when he filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences 

Pamela, who starred on Baywatch with her then-husband David , was found ᴅᴇᴀᴅ of a self-inflicted gunsH๏τ wound at her Hollywood Hills home on March 5 - pictured in her final post in December 2024

Pamela, who starred on Baywatch with her then-husband David , was found ᴅᴇᴀᴅ of a self-inflicted gunsH๏τ wound at her Hollywood Hills home on March 5 – pictured in her final post in December 2024 

Meanwhile it was recently revealed that Bach was working to create, produce, and star in a new series, тιтled Over the Hills, which would follow the lives of her and celebrity friends living in the Hollywood Hills during their golden years, per TMZ.

The tragic star ‘worked tirelessly’ to persuade her friends in their 60s to join the show, and had travelled to Europe to ask pals to star, offering accommodation at her LA home.

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Bach was trying to get actor Gary Busey on the show – but after 18 months ‘working hard’ on the format, the show never made it to filming.

A neighbor reported seeing Taylor’s sister Hayley ‘screaming and crying’ after she discovered her mother’s body at her home in the Hollywood Hills.

David and Pamela were married in 1989 and welcomed two daughters – Taylor, 34, and Hayley, 32 – before they divorced in 2006. 

One week after her mother’s suicide, Taylor posted a heartrending Instagram message accompanied by pictures of them together.

She mainly included pH๏τos that showed her and Hayley as little girls, enjoying time with their mother before their parents separated.

‘I’d do anything in the world to hug you again, my forever angel,’ she wrote, calling her mother ‘my best friend, my whole heart, my everything.’

The unimaginable tragedy was written on the face of David as he looked distraught on an outing with an unnamed male companion

The unimaginable tragedy was written on the face of David as he looked distraught on an outing with an unnamed male companion

David looked slender in a black T-shirt along with matching sweatpants He also gripped onto his cell phone

David looked slender in a black T-shirt along with matching sweatpants

He attempted to go incognito as he wore a blue baseball cap on the stroll

He attempted to go incognito as he wore a blue baseball cap on the stroll

David reached for the door handle as he jumped in the pᴀssenger side of the a black SUV David reached for the door handle as he jumped in the pᴀssenger side of the a black SUV

David reached for the door handle as he jumped in the pᴀssenger side of the a black SUV

David walked alongside the pal

David walked alongside the pal

David kept his grey locks under wraps with the headwear David kept his grey locks under wraps with the headwear

David kept his grey locks under wraps with the headwear

He strutted his stuff in a pair of white sneakers

He strutted his stuff in a pair of white sneakers

Taylor resolved to pᴀss down her memories of Pamela to her own daughter London, seven months, whom she shares with her husband Madison Fiore.

‘London will know all about how incredible you are & I promise I will protect Hayley forever,’ Taylor wrote in her message.

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‘Mama, I love you so much, the pain is unbearable, but I will be strong for you & hold onto your memory until we meet again my beautiful.’

After news of Bach’s death broke, her ex-husband Hᴀsselhoff issued a terse statement via a spokesperson to DailyMail.com: ‘Our family is deeply saddened by the recent pᴀssing of Pamela Hᴀsselhoff. 

‘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 said.

Bach-Hᴀsselhoff, who worked as an actress, was found ᴅᴇᴀᴅ at her $2 million Hollywood Hills home of a self-inflicted gunsH๏τ wound on the evening of March 5. 

Authorities said there was no suicide note left at her home, which is a stone’s throw from Universal Studios.

An autopsy was conducted later that week, according to the medical examiner’s office. 

Meanwhile it was recently revealed that Bach was working to create, produce, and star in a new series, тιтled Over the Hills, which would follow the lives of her and celebrity friends living in the Hollywood Hills during their golden years, - pictured May 2024

Meanwhile it was recently revealed that Bach was working to create, produce, and star in a new series, тιтled Over the Hills, which would follow the lives of her and celebrity friends living in the Hollywood Hills during their golden years, – pictured May 2024

Bach was trying to get actor Gary Busey (pictured) on the show - but after 18 months 'working hard' on the format, the show never made it to filming

Bach was trying to get actor Gary Busey (pictured) on the show – but after 18 months ‘working hard’ on the format, the show never made it to filming

One week after her mother's suicide, Bach's daughter Taylor posted a heartrending Instagram message accompanied by pictures of them together

One week after her mother’s suicide, Bach’s daughter Taylor posted a heartrending Instagram message accompanied by pictures of them together 

She mainly included pH๏τos that showed her and Hayley as little girls, enjoying time with their mother before their parents separated

She mainly included pH๏τos that showed her and Hayley as little girls, enjoying time with their mother before their parents separated 

'I'd do anything in the world to hug you again, my forever angel,' she wrote, calling her mother 'my best friend, my whole heart, my everything'

‘I’d do anything in the world to hug you again, my forever angel,’ she wrote, calling her mother ‘my best friend, my whole heart, my everything’ 

Taylor resolved to pᴀss down her memories of Pamela to her own daughter London, seven months, whom she shares with her husband Madison Fiore

Taylor resolved to pᴀss down her memories of Pamela to her own daughter London, seven months, whom she shares with her husband Madison Fiore 

'London will know all about how incredible you are & I promise I will protect Hayley forever,' Taylor wrote in her message

‘London will know all about how incredible you are & I promise I will protect Hayley forever,’ Taylor wrote in her message 

Bach-Hᴀsselhoff was married to the Baywatch star, 72, between 1989 and 2006, when he filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences. 

The pair had a contentious divorce; she accused him of domestic abuse and they had public arguments about spousal support continuing until 2017.

TMZ first reported her death. 

Bach-Hᴀsselhoff’s daughter Hayley shared an image of Bach-Hᴀsselhoff on her Instagram following her death.

The pair had a contentious divorce, with arguments about spousal support continuing into 2017

The pair had a contentious divorce, with arguments about spousal support continuing into 2017

Bach-Hᴀsselhoff is survived by two daughters, Hayley and Taylor, and granddaughter London

Bach-Hᴀsselhoff is survived by two daughters, Hayley and Taylor, and granddaughter London

Bach-Hᴀsselhoff's $2 million Hollywood Hills home, where she was found ᴅᴇᴀᴅ on March 5

Bach-Hᴀsselhoff’s $2 million Hollywood Hills home, where she was found ᴅᴇᴀᴅ on March 5

Officials reportedly found Bach Hᴀsselhoff’s remains after her family became concerned when they did not hear from her for days. 

Paramedics were called to her house on reports of an unconscious woman shortly after 10pm on March 5. 

She had left a comment on Hayley’s Instagram just hours before her body was found. 

Bach-Hᴀsselhoff’s debut movie role was Francis Ford Coppola’s Rumble Fish in 1983.

She met Hᴀsselhoff on the set of Knight Rider.  

In 1989, she also snared a role in Baywatch, playing café owner Kaye Morgan. 

Some of her other TV roles included jobs on The Young and the Restless and Sirens

Some of her other TV roles included jobs on The Young and the Restless and Sirens

She had left a comment on Hayley's Instagram just hours before her body was found

She had left a comment on Hayley’s Instagram just hours before her body was found

Some of her other TV roles included jobs on The Young and the Restless, The Fall Guy and Sirens. 

She did not return to acting in recent years; In 2011, she appeared on Celebrity Big Brother. 

Bach-Hᴀsselhoff was regularly active on Instagram, where she shared images with her family, until December.

Her last post was on December 31 and said: ‘Happy New Year, everyone! As we step into 2025, my heart is full of graтιтude, especially for my precious grandbaby, London.

‘Watching her grow and seeing her smile light up my world is truly the greatest blessing. My wish for all of you this year is health, happiness, and an abundance of love. May 2025 be filled with beautiful moments, laughter, and all the blessings your hearts can hold. Here’s to a year of making cherished memories, spreading joy, and embracing every precious moment!’

After their 2006 divorce, Hᴀsselhoff complained several times about the alimony he continue to pay to his ex-wife until at least 2017.

In 2017, it was reported the couple agreed that Hᴀsselhoff would pay her $5,000 every month.  

Hᴀsselhoff had the alimony reduced from as much as $21,000 a month after he argued his income has been reduced. 

Bach-Hᴀsselhoff's daughter Hayley shared an image of her parents on her Instagram following her death

Bach-Hᴀsselhoff’s daughter Hayley shared an image of her parents on her Instagram following her death

The Hᴀsselhoffs are seen in the 1990s

The Hᴀsselhoffs are seen in the 1990s

The actor said at that point he had paid Bach-Hᴀsselhoff over $2.5 mil since their divorce in 2006.

A video of Hᴀsselhoff drunkenly eating a burger led to him temporarily losing visitation privileges with his daughters, but they were restored after two weeks. 

The actor acknowledged the video, sH๏τ by one of his daughters, showed him during an alcohol relapse but he denied abuse allegations at the time. 

In 2018, David Hᴀsselhoff married model Hayley Roberts.

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