Months after her passing, we take a moment to honor the life and career of Pamela Bach—a familiar face on television screens throughout the 1980s and 1990s, and a woman whose work left a quiet but lasting impact on Hollywood.
Pamela Bach died on March 5 in Los Angeles at the age of 62. An actress with a wide-ranging career, she made her Hollywood debut in a 1973 episode of The Young and the Restless and went on to appear in several notable series including Otherworld, T.J. Hooker, and Knight Rider. It was on the set of Knight Rider where she met David Hasselhoff, whom she married in 1989. The couple separated in 2006 and shared two daughters.
Also credited as Pamela Hasselhoff during her marriage, she continued to act in shows such as Cheers, The Fall Guy, and Sirens. Her film work included roles in Appointment with Fear, Nudity Required, and Mansion of Blood.
While she may be remembered publicly in part for her high-profile marriage, Pamela Bach carved out her own path as an actress during an era of bold television storytelling. Today, we remember her for that work—and for the legacy she leaves behind in the lives she touched, both on screen and off.
She is survived by her two daughters.