Pamela Bach-Hasselhoff's Cause of Death Officially Confirmed – Report

The cause of death for a former "Baywatch" actress has been officially confirmed, shedding light on the circumstances of her sudden and tragic passing.

Pamela Bach-Hasselhoff, actress and former wife of David Hasselhoff, died by suicide on March 5, according to a Los Angeles County death certificate obtained by TMZ. The document states she sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

According to law enforcement sources cited by the news outlet on March 25, family members went to Pamela's Los Angeles home after not hearing from her. She was found unresponsive inside the residence and was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.

The 60-year-old actress was later cremated, according to the same death certificate.

As reported on March 6, emergency responders arrived shortly after 10 p.m. on Wednesday following a report of an unconscious woman. Pamela was pronounced dead at the scene. The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) also responded to the call and assisted at the location.

Authorities later stated that no suicide note was found. David addressed the loss in a statement on X, expressing his family's sorrow over Pamela's passing. The 72-year-old actor thanked everyone for their support and requested privacy as they mourned.

Pamela's representative, Sharon Kelly, also expressed her heartbreak, "I am in shock and still processing the loss of my dear client Pamela Bach-Hasselhoff. Pamela was a 'Force of Nature' ... She will be missed."

She also highlighted Pamela's deep love for her family, adding, "Pamela often talked about how very proud she was of both her daughters and what they have blossomed into. She was a 'Proud Mama'!"

Pamela was born on October 16, 1963, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She built a successful career in television and film and was best known for playing Kaye Morgan on "Baywatch" (1991–2000), appearing in multiple episodes throughout the 1990s.

The hit series, starring her ex-husband David, Pamela Anderson, and Yasmine Bleeth, became a global sensation.

Beyond "Baywatch," Pamela had roles in several well-known TV shows, including "The Fall Guy" (1986), "T.J. Hooker" (1985), "The Young and the Restless" (1973), "Sirens" (1994–2005), and "Knight Rider" (1985). She also appeared in films such as "Castle Rock" (2000), "More Than Puppy Love" (2002), and "Mansion of Blood" (2015).

Pamela and David married in 1989 and divorced in 2006, with legal battles over spousal support lasting until 2017. She is survived by their daughters, Taylor and Hayley Hasselhoff, and her granddaughter, London Hasselhoff Fiore.

Family was central to Pamela's life, and in the months leading up to her passing, she shared heartfelt moments with her loved ones. Shortly before her death, she left a heart-eyed emoji on Hayley's Instagram post, which featured her in a black outfit.

Weeks earlier, in February, Pamela shared a touching Instagram tribute for her granddaughter. She wrote, "Happy 6 month Birthday to my precious, sweetest and beautiful Granddaughter - 🩷London 🎀who has my whole heart ♥️ and lights up our life with her magic- Gigi Loves you so so much❤️ You've brought so much joy into our lives. I'm also so very proud of you @tay and @madison_fiore – You're wonderful first-time parents!! ❤️"

A month earlier, as she welcomed the new year, Pamela reflected on her gratitude for family, especially her granddaughter, "Watching her grow and seeing her smile light up my world is truly the greatest blessing."

She continued, "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!"

In the days leading up to Pamela's death, neighbors also began to notice subtle signs that something was off.

Hiromi Osiecki, who lives across the street, noticed something unusual. Hiromi saw Pamela in her backyard, taking out the trash — an ordinary moment that would be their last sighting of her. Hiromi recalled, "I felt she looked sad."

Meanwhile, on the night of her death, Pamela's daughter, Hayley, was overcome with grief outside the home. Witnesses described her as "hysterical" and "screaming and crying" as paramedics arrived at the scene.

Hiromi saw the young woman moving in and out of the house in distress. At one point, she was heard shouting, "I just want to get my car." Police attempted to bring her inside and close the door, but she kept stepping in and out.

Despite the chaos unfolding outside, those nearby had little insight into what was happening inside. "We couldn't see what was going on in the house, but when she came out she was crying like crazy," Hiromi recalled.

Hiromi and her husband, John Osiecki, recognized Hayley's Mercedes parked in the driveway that night. According to them, she had lived with her mom for about a decade, during which emergency responders were frequently seen at the home, though the reason was unclear.

Though Pamela's final days seemed uneventful, neighbors had long observed tensions surrounding her presence in the community. They had kept their distance from the movie actress.

John admitted he and his wife avoided her due to the "drama" she caused. Hiromi recalled their gardener refusing to work for Pamela, saying she was "crazy" and "smokes too much marijuana." She also described an incident where the Oklahoma native entered their yard uninvited to speak with the gardener, calling it trespassing.

Disputes with neighbors were common, from arguments over trash cans and parking to a "really huge pit bull-type dog" that allegedly bit a smaller dog, leading to a dispute over veterinary bills. "I noticed all day, all night, the dog would cry and bark. I don't know if she was there or not," Hiromi revealed.

Pamela once asked to hire Hiromi as an assistant — an offer she refused, "I was like, no way. It was such an odd thing to say to my husband. I didn't want anything to do with her."

Despite past tensions, John struggled to make sense of her death, saying, "It's shocking. She was chatty. She would talk to a lot of people when she walked her dogs. She didn't seem like the type of person who would want to kill herself."

If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), text "help" to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741, or go to suicidepreventionlifeline.org.