Pamela Bach-Hasselhoff, the former wife of David Hasselhoff, has allegedly ended her life at 62 years old. The actress was discovered lifeless at her luxury $2million residence in the Hollywood Hills from a self-imposed gunshot injury on Wednesday evening.
Reports indicate no farewell message was left at her home, which sits just a short distance from Universal Studios. Bach-Hasselhoff was wed to the 72-year-old "Baywatch" icon from 1989 until 2006, when she initiated divorce proceedings, citing inability to resolve their differences.
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The couple experienced a bitter separation, with disputes regarding financial support extending until 2017. They raised two daughters together, Hayley, 32, and Taylor, 34. Bach-Hasselhoff also leaves behind a granddaughter named London.
Hasselhoff expressed to TMZ, "Our family feels profound grief from the recent death of Pamela Hasselhoff. We appreciate the love and backing during this hard time but ask for space as we mourn and handle this tough period."
TMZ first broke news of her passing. Following her mother's death, daughter Hayley posted an image of Bach-Hasselhoff on her Instagram account.
Authorities reportedly located Bach-Hasselhoff's body after family members grew worried when they had no contact with her for several days. Emergency personnel responded to her residence following reports of an unresponsive woman shortly after 10pm Wednesday.
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Bach-Hasselhoff's first film appearance came in Francis Ford Coppola's "Rumble Fish" in 1983. She also secured a part in "Baywatch" in 1989, portraying café proprietor Kaye Morgan. Her additional television credits included roles in "The Young and the Restless," "The Fall Guy" and "Sirens." In 2011, she participated in "Celebrity Big Brother."
Following their 2006 split, Hasselhoff repeatedly voiced frustration about the continued alimony payments to his ex-wife until at least 2017.
This Hollywood Icon Proved That True Love Exists by Caring for Her Husband of 46
Years After His Stroke – A Love Story That Inspires
Her life appeared to be a glamorous Hollywood fairy tale — performing alongside some of the biggest stars in films that became classics. Yet, her greatest happiness came from a love story that spanned nearly fifty years. When her husband's health declined in later years, she stayed by his side, dedicating herself to his care.
She gained fame in the 1950s, earning a place during Hollywood's golden era with roles in movies like "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" and "Funny Face." Her career lasted over sixty years, making her a familiar face on stage, television, and in movies.
Known for her charm and energy, she could sing, dance, and act — maintaining a steady presence in the industry for many years. Her marriage of 46 years was sometimes difficult, especially in later years, but her commitment to her husband through life's toughest moments showed that love can survive anything.
Her early television debut was on the popular "Burns and Allen" show when she was only 16. She described it as a small break, but it was enough to give her a union card and begin her acting journey.
Her initial TV work led to larger roles, and soon she auditioned for the 1954 film "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers." The producers needed dancers for the musical, and her ballet skills caught their attention.
When asked if she had a more "down-to-earth" performance, she impressed everyone with a Lithuanian polka — drawing from her Eastern European heritage. Her unique charm and talent earned her the part of Ruth Jepson.
The musical was a big success, and the experience left a lasting impression. She remembered once slipping during rehearsals and hitting her head on the stage, knocking herself out. She recalled, "I did a big slide back and fell face-forward onto the planks, went out cold."
The actress, also a choreographer, lightened the moment by joking she was looking for a dropped coin. Despite a bump on her forehead, she laughed and kept rehearsing. The movie's success made her a well-known Hollywood figure. She quickly took on other notable roles, including in "Funny Face" with Audrey Hepburn and Fred Astaire and in "Witness for the Prosecution."
Her versatility kept her busy for many decades, working in film, TV, and theater. She admitted she never became a top star but enjoyed a consistent, fulfilling career. "I'm a triple threat," she said proudly, referencing her multiple talents.
She also spent five years on the Home Shopping Network, where her lively personality resonated with viewers. Reflecting on her career, she said, "I've always been able to make a living at it."
While her job was filled with exciting opportunities, her true happiness was found in her marriage. She had a love story that came to define her later life.
She married Webb Lowe, a handsome real estate businessman from Texas. She described him as "handsome in every way. His inside was even better than his looks. He was the best man God could have sent." They built a life full of love, laughter, and adventures. She loved traveling with him and enjoying simple pleasures. Their marriage lasted 46 years.
In 2020, she celebrated their 44th wedding anniversary with a heartfelt message online. She wrote, "Today and every day is special with this wonderful man. As we toast each other, we wish everyone love, whether you're with someone or single... love each other and love yourselves." Their marriage endured through many ups and downs, but her love for Lowe was always strong.
When Lowe had a stroke, their joyful life changed drastically. She devoted herself completely to his care. She talked openly about how difficult it was, sometimes losing patience. But Lowe’s gentle nature and appreciation helped her cope. His steady kindness was a source of strength during tough times.
Later, Lowe's health worsened as he developed dementia and his condition declined. Watching him fade was heartbreaking. Yet, she found ways to stay resilient and advised others dealing with similar struggles. "You have to pray and draw on your love to get through. People with dementia don't realize what they do to you. It can tear you apart if you let it," she shared.
Despite the heavy burden, she continued caring for him because of the deep love they shared. It was not easy, but she was determined to see it through. In July 2020, Lowe died just before turning 89. Though she felt sorrow, she focused on gratitude for their years together. "When he died, I could only look back with a smile," she said. "I had 46 wonderful years. He was kind and loving." Watching his slow decline was one of the hardest experiences of her life.
She remembered, "Every few months, I saw him slip away more." Despite her sadness, she celebrated their life on social media, wishing a "Heavenly Anniversary" to her beloved. Supporters expressed admiration and love for her enduring devotion. One fan called it a "beautiful love story." Others praised it as a "wonderful romantic journey" or said, "It’s great you can miss him so much."
Even after losing him, she stayed positive. She found comfort in remembering their life together. "I thank God every day," she said. "I’m sad he’s gone, but I’m grateful for all those years with him."
After Lowe’s death, she focused on her work with The Thalians, a nonprofit supporting mental health causes in Hollywood. Her involvement began years earlier when the organization worked on helping children with psychiatric issues. Later, the focus shifted to aiding returning veterans’ mental health, which she warmly supported.
She shared, "My work with The Thalians is what I’m most proud of. Now, we concentrate on helping returning soldiers." Giving back gave her a new sense of purpose, just like her long career in entertainment. At 89, she remains active and involved, loved by her fans for many decades.
One admirer wrote, "A forever fan since the early 60s!" People continue to praise her timeless beauty and spirit, calling her a "gorgeous lady" and saying, "You are so beautiful to me." Despite her many achievements, she feels she is not finished yet. "I don’t think I’ve had my big break," she joked a few years ago. "I believe I still have more to accomplish."
Lauren Tewes left Hollywood and became cheese steward after losing baby
After starring for seven years as the cruise director on a ship that promised romance, this actor received much hostility when she was dismissed for her public struggle with cocaine.
The now 70-year-old celebrity went from being a beloved TV ship steward to working as a cheese server for a catering business in Seattle after destroying her career and personal life.
When "The Love Boat" premiered in 1977, the television show delivered on its promise to offer "something for everyone."
Viewers eagerly watched each week to follow the escapades of their favorite Pacific Princess crew members, including Captain Stubing and his daughter Vicki (Gavin McLeod and Jill Whelan), Doc (Bernie Kopell), Gopher (Fred Grandy), bartender Isaac (Ted Lange), and cruise director Cynthia Lauren Tewes, who began her role as Julie McCoy at age 23.
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During the eighth season of this popular series, the Golden Globe nominated Tewes, who had secured the role over 100 other applicants, was noticeably missing from the ship. The actress was replaced by Patricia Klous, who portrayed her on-screen sister and new cruise director, Judy McCoy.
In a 1985 interview with TV Guide, executive producer Douglas Cramer explained Tewes' termination: "There were severe problems with Lauren. Not just recently, but for all of the seven years she was with The Love Boat... It was terribly disrupting."
Tewes lost her job on the show in 1984 due to her cocaine addiction.
"All that money didn't go into a bank. It went into my nose," Tewes admitted in the same interview. "I wanted to be one of the gang. I am ashamed to say it, but it's true. The first time I took cocaine I had just gotten the job on The Love Boat and I was on my way to a party. My date said, 'Let's do drugs.' And I said, 'What the heck?'
"The feeling it gave me was incredible euphoria. You think you are fine. You think you are stronger, braver. I thought it gave me the courage I missed. It was like going to Oz and asking for courage. But instead, I got cocaine."
In 2014, Tewes told Oprah Winfrey about her battle with cocaine addiction.
"I felt guilty, I felt shamed and humiliation and disgusted and disappointment, I knew that I had gotten myself into a situation I couldn't get out of by myself," she revealed. "I secretly begged and begged and begged for someone to help me. For me it was an issue with cocaine in the 1970's and early 1980's when it was a popular drug but if you ask anybody, I was the only one doing it in all of Hollywood. It was just me and nobody wanted to help me."
Fighting her addiction alone, the actress from the 1981 film "Eyes of a Stranger" began withdrawal in 1980, though it took several years for her to achieve sobriety.
"I realized I wasn't enjoying myself, I was destroying my health, and I was wasting all my money. So, I quit entirely," she explains in the TV Guide interview.
Family tragedy
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After beoming sober, Tewes shifted her professional focus to theater, which provided her a fresh outlet to display her acting and directing skills.
During this period, she experienced two divorces before meeting Robert Nadir in 1993 while acting in an Arizona Theater Company production. The couple maintained a long-distance relationship for a year until Tewes relocated to Seattle to be with him.
"I chose to transform my entire life, which has proven wonderful for me," she stated in 1998. "The local theater community has welcomed me warmly."
The pair married in 1996, but tragedy struck in 2002 when Robert received a diagnosis of Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS). He passed away that same year at 46. This wasn't Tewes' first experience with family loss. In 1987, she suffered the death of her 1-month-old daughter, who died following a premature birth.
'Victim of circumstance'
Her professional life never fully rebounded, though she secured minor roles on television shows including "Who's the Boss?", "The Fugitive" and "Twin Peaks." Tewes also joined her original castmates for an episode of "The Love Boat: The Next Wave," where her character develops a romance with Doc.
She did not participate in Princess Cruises' recent Love Boat at Sea Celebration, a seven-day themed cruise featuring several original cast members from the TV series including Kopell, Lange, Whelan and Grandy, who served as a congressman from 1987 to 1995. McLeod died in 2021 at 90 years old.
Despite her absence, her former colleagues remembered her fondly.
People magazine reports that Whelan, now 57, mentioned she regularly sees her former castmate, who travels to visit for weekends spent "cooking and just laughing and sharing stories all the time."
"We should talk about our friend, who is like a sister to all of us," says the former child actress. "She's a truly genuine, sweet person, and importantly, an exceptional actress. I look back at The Love Boat episodes and marvel at her ability to transition effortlessly between dramatic scenes and comedy. She remains one of our favorite people and we adore her."
Grandy also discussed her departure from the show, noting she "has recovered magnificently" and that the "circumstances of her dismissal were not so lovely."
"This happened in the early '80s, when substance abuse on sets was treated as a punishable offense," Grandy, 76, explained. "It wasn't viewed as a healthcare issue, and wasn't understood as it is today. To some extent, she became a victim of circumstance because the attention, care, and therapy she should have received came instead as discipline."
Today, she lends her voice to "Murder and the Murdochs," a comedy-mystery radio program produced by Imagination Theatre.
When not engaged in acting work, the 70-year-old culinary expert spends time refining her expertise as a cheese specialist with a catering company based in Seattle.
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"I sincerely hope and pray that's all behind me now," Tewes tells the Los Angeles Times. "I believe I made correct decisions by trying to remain in the industry while it attempted to exclude me, by following my personal instincts and motivation, and by choosing to persevere through challenges."
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This Beauty Was Miss America 1955 and Now Battles the Same Illness as Her Daughter – See Her Transformation
She initially won America's admiration as a beauty queen and later captivated viewers in films for many years. Yet, behind the scenes of Hollywood, her life has been filled with love, personal struggles, and perseverance. Here is the story of this actress and her evolution over time.
A young woman with ambitions for the stage never expected a spontaneous choice would lead her to national recognition. Raised in Phoenix, she was the daughter of an accountant who also dreamed of performing.
While studying drama in college, a friend advised her to compete in a local beauty contest. That one decision earned her the title of Miss America in 1955, which shaped her public image but did not limit her goals.
"To this day, I am unsure why they chose me. I hope it was because I played a talent that made them sit up. I performed as a 70-year-old Irish mother mourning her last son lost at sea," she explained.
"I removed all my makeup, wore a shawl and my father’s black socks — the costume I used in a high school play. It was the only thing I knew how to do. I’m an actress, that’s what I wanted," she added.
She became the first Miss America serenaded with “There She Is, Miss America” during her reign. Her year was packed with memorable moments, from winning over $60,000 in prizes and cash to meeting famous personalities like Juan Perón.
She even dated baseball icon Joe DiMaggio, although her mother and columnist Walter Winchell kept their relationship chaperoned. Despite the fame, she was aware that the title carried certain stereotypes.
Many thought pageant winners were beautiful but lacked intelligence. She was determined to disprove that. After her reign, she joined "The Today Show" as an analyst, working with Dave Garroway.
"Midway through my tour as Miss America, I got a call from 'The Today Show' asking me to join as a regular. I was thrilled," she recalled.
This opportunity launched her TV career and allowed her to use her scholarship to study acting with Lee Strasberg. She improved her skills in acting, singing, and fencing, preparing for a lasting entertainment career.
Her move from beauty queen to actress was quick. She made her TV debut in "The Philco Television Playhouse" and landed her first film role in "The 4-D Man."
Over time, she became recognizable in Hollywood with notable roles such as Catwoman in the "Batman" TV series, and parts in films like "Angel in My Pocket" and "The Undefeated."
In 1958, she married actor Frank Aletter, and they had two daughters, Kyle and Lesley. Their marriage ended in divorce in 1973, but she stayed deeply involved in her children's lives.
Her daughters also entered show business; Kyle appeared with her mother in productions like "The Gingerbread Lady" and "Last Summer at Bluefish Cove." Lesley became a stunt performer.
They even performed together in "Circus of the Stars," showing their adventurous side. Later, she found love again with actor Marshall Borden while performing in "Angel Street."
They married in 1986 while acting together in San Francisco. Their professional relationship strengthened their romantic bond.
Sadly, her life took a difficult turn when she and her daughter Kyle were diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, a diagnosis Kyle shared publicly during an interview.
Despite her daughter’s illness, she maintained humor about her own health issues, describing a brain tumor as "the easiest one I went through." As Kyle’s condition worsened, she realized her life had led her to that moment—being by her mother’s side.
She reflected, “When my surgeries caught up with me, I had to leave my work — and that was Mom.” She emphasized the importance of balance in life and care responsibilities, expressing gratitude.
In 2003, she participated in "A Life Celebration for Buddy Ebsen" in North Hollywood. Unfortunately, Kyle eventually lost her battle with Alzheimer’s, marking the end of their shared journey.
"Model Kyle Aletter passed away from Alzheimer’s on Wednesday, July 31. Pray for her family, and may she rest in peace," announced a social media post in 2024.
Despite the loss, she refused to withdraw from the stage. Even before her daughter’s passing, she was working on a memoir titled "From the Boardwalk to the Catwalk."
She continued to perform, including a one-woman show called "The Women of Spoon River," portraying twenty-three different women within an hour. At age in her 70s, she still auditioned for roles, including voice parts for "Tom and Jerry."
"That’s fun. I love it," she said when asked if she planned to slow down. Her secret to staying youthful included good genes, a positive outlook, and simple routines like upward facial rubbing.
Maintaining an active lifestyle was important; she went to the gym three times weekly. “Having a good sense of humor helps. The laugh lines will be there whether you want them or not, so let them be,” she advised.
Apart from her career, she has dedicated herself to humanitarian causes. She served as honorary chairwoman of Ability First, which supports those with disabilities.
She also supported the American Cancer Society, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and the Blind Children’s Center. Her compassion extended to animals through her work with Actors and Others for Animals.
Most importantly, she cherished her role as a grandmother. Over the years, she has remained a symbol of grace, strength, and beauty. Many social media users continue to admire how stunning she looks at 89.
Several comments expressed admiration: "You are still a true American beauty," "That radiant smile!" "As beautiful as years ago. Great genes," and "Your eyes are as captivating as ever."
From winning Miss America to fighting the same illness that took her daughter, Lee Meriwether has shown resilience and resolve. Whether on the screen, stage, or through her charitable work, her legacy is rooted in strength, love, and a life filled with purpose.
