NEWSDavid Hasselhoff Is 'Absolutely Heartbroken' Over Ex-Wife Pamela Bach's Death by Suicide: 'A Huge Blow for Him'
Pamela Bach died by suicide on March 5.
David Hasselhoff had moved past his 2006 divorce from Pamela Bach — but nothing could have prepared him for his ex-wife's tragic death by suicide on March 5 at age 61.
Hasselhoff has been trying to pick up the pieces in the weeks since the actress was found deceased with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.
David Hasselhoff and Pamela Bach were married for 17 years before divorcing in 2006.
"He’s absolutely heartbroken, at one time this was the love of his life, she’s the mother of his children," a source recently spilled to a news publication of David, who welcomed daughters Taylor, 34, and Hayley, 32, with Pamela during their 17-year marriage.
While David's relationship with the late celebrity "ended terribly for them with so much ugliness," due to the Knight Rider actor's struggles with alcohol abuse, "that kind of connection doesn’t fully go away," the insider noted.
"As you can imagine, this is a huge blow for him," the confidante continued.
Following Pamela's devastating death, her and David's daughters have remained his top priority.
Pamela Bach died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.
"David has really stepped up to comfort and to make sure everything is getting handled," the source explained less than one week after Taylor filed to become the executor of her late mom's estate, with a report revealing Pamela died without a will.
"Having to see his girls so distraught is the toughest thing in the world, and there’s nothing he can do to take the pain away," the insider expressed. "He is vowing to make sure Pamela’s affairs are all looked after. Apparently, he’s hiring people to handle everything, so the girls don’t have any added stress."
According to the confidante, no one saw Pamela's death coming.
"Everyone is completely stunned," the source admitted. "They knew Pamela was having financial issues and other struggles, but they had no clue she was in this sort of mental pain, it’s just so horrible but David is doing his best as a dad to be there for his girls."
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Pamela Bach shared two daughters, Taylor, 34, and Hayley, 32, with David Hasselhoff.
David was the one to confirm news of his ex-wife's untimely passing in an emotional statement released the morning after Pamela's body was found inside of her Hollywood Hills home.
"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," he said.
Taylor has also spoken out in the days since Pamela died.
"I’d do anything in the world to hug you again, my forever angel," her message shared to Instagram read in part. "You are my best friend, my whole heart, my everything."
Pamela Bach was a grandmother to her daughter Taylor's little girl, London.
Meanwhile, Hayley declared: "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."
"I pray that one day I can find comfort in the sound of rain again, as it'll symbolize your spirit going to heaven, but for now, all I hear is my heart aching for you," she continued.
In Touch spoke to a source about David's heartbreak after Pamela's death.
