Pamela Bach-Hasselhoff’s cause of death has been confirmed.
TMZ reported on Tuesday, March 25, that Pamela died by suicide, citing a Los Angeles County death certificate issued three weeks after her death on March 5.
According to the death certificate, Pamela has since been cremated.
Pamela, the ex-wife of David Hasselhoff, was found dead inside her Los Angeles home on March 5. She was 62.
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David and Pamela were married from 1989 to 2006 and shared two daughters, Taylor, 34, 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.”
The couple’s eldest daughter, Taylor, filed court documents on March 13 to manage her late mom’s estate, stating that Pamela did not have a will in place before her death, reported TMZ and People. According to the outlets, Taylor valued her mom’s estate at around $840,000.
Taylor shared a touching tribute to her mom via her Instagram Story on 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.”
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’s youngest daughter, Hayley, also paid tribute to her mom on March 13. “Mom, last night was one of the hardest. I don’t know if it’s because it’s been a week since your passing or the synchronization of the rain tonight, just like the night of,” Hayley wrote via her Instagram Stories. “I pray that one day I can find comfort in the sound of rain again as it’ll symbolize your spirit going to heaven. For now, all I hear is my heart aching for you.”
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