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Actor Pamela Bach has died. She was 62. 

Bach – who was also known as Pamela Hasselhoff – appeared on TV shows such as Baywatch, Sirens, Knight Rider, Cheers, The Fall Guy, and The Young and the Restless. Her other credits include the 2015 horror movie Mansion of Blood with Gary Busey and the 2002 family drama More Than Puppy Love with Diane Ladd. 

Pamela Bach poses for a photo with her two daughter, Hayley and Taylor, in 2018
Hayley Hasselhoff, Pamela Bach, and Taylor Hasselhoff in 2018 | Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images for Max Mara
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Bach married Baywatch star David Hasselhoff in 1989, and the couple had two daughters, Taylor and Hayley. She filed for divorce in 2006. 

Bach was found dead on March 5, when concerned family members visited her home after not hearing from her. An official cause of death has not been announced, though TMZ reports that she appears to have died by suicide. 

In a statement shared with People, a representative for Hasselhoff said his family was “deeply saddened” by Bach’s death. 

“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,” the statement continued.  

​​How to get help: In the U.S., call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988 or 1-800-273-8255. Or text HOME to 741-741 to speak with a trained crisis counselor at the free Crisis Text Line.

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