David Hasselhoff’s ex-wife Pamela Bach-Hasselhoff died without a will, according to multiple reports.
The couple’s eldest daughter, Taylor Hasselhoff-Fiore, 34, filed court documents Thursday, March 13, to manage her late mom’s estate, stating that Pamela did not have a will in place before her death March 5, reported TMZ and People.
According to the outlets, Taylor valued her mom’s estate at around $840,000.
Pamela was found unresponsive in her Los Angeles home on March 5. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner ruled that she died by suicide. She was 62.
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David and Pamela were married from 1989 to 2006 and shared two daughters, Taylor and Hayley, 32.
“Our family is deeply saddened by the recent passing of Pamela Hasselhoff,” David said in a statement following Pamela’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.”
Taylor, meanwhile, shared a touching tribute to her mom via her Instagram Story on Wednesday, March 12, one day before filing to become executor of Pamela’s estate.
Taylor shared a series of photos of Pamela, including childhood photos of her and Pamela, as well as David and her younger sister, Hayley, and set it to the song “Pure Imagination,” performed by Timothée Chalamet in the hit movie Wonka.
“I’d do anything in the world to hug you again, my forever angel,” Taylor wrote over the post.
“You are my best friend, my whole heart, my everything,” Taylor continued. “I promise to make you proud & celebrate you every day. [Taylor’s daughter] London will know how incredible you are & I promise I will protect Hayley forever.”
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Taylor concluded, “Mama, I love you so much … the pain is unbearable but I will be strong for you & hold onto your memory until we meet again, my beautiful.”
David and Pamela met on the set of his hit show, Knight Rider, when she was a guest star.
After their divorce was finalized in 2006, Pamela told the Associated Press, “I’ve always loved him and always will, and have love and compassion for him. It’s a very, very sad day, but a day to move on.”
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