David Hasselhoff has finally spoken out following the tragic news of his ex-wife Pamela Bach’s sudden death at age 56, leaving fans heartbroken—and his emotional tribute is going viral. The Baywatch star, 71, shared an exclusive statement with TMZ late Thursday, calling Bach “the mother of my children, a fierce friend, and a woman I’ll always cherish.”
Hasselhoff and Bach were married for 16 years before their messy 2006 divorce, which played out in tabloids for years. Despite their rocky split, the actor emphasized their bond never fully broke. “We shared laughter, tears, and two beautiful daughters [Taylor-Ann and Hayley]. Life threw us curveballs, but Pam was my rock during the toughest chapters,” he said.
Bach’s death was confirmed Wednesday, though details remain scarce. Sources close to the family say she’d been battling health issues privately for months. Hasselhoff’s rep confirmed he’s “devastated” but leaning on his daughters and wife Hayley Roberts for support.
Fans flooded social media with tributes, sharing throwback clips of the couple’s red carpet days and their reality TV stint on Hoff the Record. One viral tweet read: “They had drama, but their love story was real. Rest in peace, Pamela.”
Bach, an actress and producer, starred in low-budget films post-divorce but stayed out of the spotlight in recent years. Friends say she focused on her family and charity work. Meanwhile, Hasselhoff hinted at regrets, adding, “I wish we’d had more time to heal old wounds. Life’s too short.”
Memorial plans are pending, but insiders say the Hoff plans to honor her privately with their kids. As one source said, “This hit him like a ton of bricks. Pam was his first true love.”