Pamela was married to David from 1989 to 2006, and they share daughters Taylor and Hayley

Pamela Bach-Hasselhoff, an actress who was formerly married to David Hasselhoff from 1989 to 2006, has died. She was 62.

She was found dead in her Los Angeles home on Wednesday, March 5. According to the Los Angeles Medical Examiner, the cause of death was ruled a suicide from a gunshot wound to the head.

Her family reportedly had not heard from her and went to check on her, per TMZ, which was first to report the news.

In a statement shared with PEOPLE, a rep for David said: “Our family is deeply saddened by the recent passing of Pamela Hasselhoff. 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.”

Pamela Bach-Hasselhoff is pictured. Pamela Hasselhoff/Instagram

Pamela shares daughters Taylor, 34, and Hayley, 32, with her ex-husband, and her Instagram was filled with loving posts of her daughters and her grandchild. Taylor had welcomed a daughter, London, in August with her husband Madison Fiore, who she married in February 2023.

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David Hasselhoff and wife Pamela Bach. Jean-Paul Aussenard/WireImage

Pamela’s most recent Instagram post, shared on New Year’s Eve, featured a photo of her posing in front of an elaborate Christmas tree as well as a video of her adorable granddaughter.

Pamela Hasselhoff with daughters Hayley and Taylor and granddaughter London in December 2024. Pamela Hasselhoff/Instagram

She wrote in the post’s caption, “As we step into 2025, my heart is full of gratitude, especially for my precious grandbaby, 🩷London🎀. Watching her grow and seeing her smile light up my world is truly the greatest blessing.”

She continued, “Here’s to a year of making cherished memories, spreading joy, and embracing every precious moment!”

David Hasselhoff and Pamela Bach arrive at the 55th Annual Golden Globes Awards Show, January 18, 1998. Bob Riha, Jr./Getty

Pamela and David, 72, met on the set of Knight Rider when Pamela was a guest star. She then went on to appear in several episodes of Baywatch with him, too.

Neither of her daughters has spoken on the news of her death but Hayley did repost a photo of her parents from 1996, when they attended the grand opening of the Jurassic Park ride at Universal Studios Hollywood, on her Instagram Stories with the white heart emoji, “🤍 .”

If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988, text “STRENGTH” to the Crisis Text Line at 741741 or go to 988lifeline.org.