David Hasselhoff is mourning the loss of his ex-wife, Pamela Bach, who died by suicide on March 5. The former Baywatch star is said to be devastated and struggling with guilt over the troubled past they shared, sources reveal.
Bach, 61, was found in her Hollywood Hills home after taking her own life with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Those close to the situation claim that the rocky marriage and bitter divorce between the two left lasting scars on both sides.
“David is in shock. He knows their relationship was tumultuous, and there’s a part of him that feels guilty about how things ended,” an insider shared.
A History of Struggles and a Painful Divorce
Hasselhoff and Bach were married for 17 years and had two daughters, Taylor, 34, and Hayley, 32. Their relationship was filled with turmoil, including substance abuse issues and legal troubles. Both had been arrested for DUIs, leading them to separate stints in rehab.
Their 2006 divorce was equally bitter. Hasselhoff initially agreed to pay Bach $21,000 per month in spousal support and $4,000 in child support. Over time, he fought to reduce the payments and eventually stopped them in 2016, claiming financial hardship.
“Pamela believed he was worth much more and resented how he left her struggling,” a source disclosed. “She was a fragile woman, battling demons, and she felt abandoned when she needed him most.”
Hollywood Dreams Turned to Heartbreak
Before her struggles, Bach had a promising career, with Hasselhoff helping her land a role on Baywatch. However, after their split, she was largely forgotten by Hollywood.
“Friends say she never recovered from losing the life she had with David,” a source said. “When he moved on and married a much younger woman, it crushed her.”
In 2018, Hasselhoff wed Welsh model Hayley Roberts, 28 years his junior, and declared himself sober and happier than ever. Meanwhile, Bach continued to battle substance abuse and personal struggles.
Following her tragic passing, Hasselhoff expressed that he was “deeply saddened.” Insiders say her death has shattered his peace, bringing up painful memories of their past.
His daughters, who had once been embarrassed by his drinking and urged him to get help, have remained silent about their mother’s passing. A representative for Hasselhoff denied claims that he is struggling with guilt or facing tensions with his family.
“This loss has fractured everyone in the family,” a source said. “Healing will take time.”
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