Baywatch alum and David Hasselhoff’s ex-wife, Pamela Bach, died by suicide at 62 years old in March 2025. In the years before her death, the actress made a name for herself in the entertainment industry, with well-known roles not only in Baywatch but also in shows like Sirens and more. As a result, Pamela had a decently sized net worth at the time of her death.

What Was Pamela Bach’s Net Worth?

Pamela had an estimated net worth of $1.5 million at the time of her death, according to Celebrity Net Worth.

How Did Pamela Bach Earn Money?

Pamela rose to fame via her acting career in the 1980s and 1990s. She started out by taking on one-episode guest roles in shows like Cheers, The Fall Guy and Throb before landing her first major film role as Dee Dee in 1989’s Nudity Required. Pamela went on to play psychologist Dr. Ellen Baskin in the 1994 series Sirens.

Pamela’s most prominent project was Baywatch, which she joined in 1989 as café owner Kaye Morgan. Baywatch, which followed lifeguards in Los Angeles and Hawaii, was initially canceled after one season by NBC but was ultimately revived through syndication and aired 10 more seasons, becoming the most-watched TV series in the world.

Pamela had two projects in production at the time of her death, according to IMDb: Wobworld, in which she voiced Magic the Cat, and Rhythm (Make Moves Toward What You Love), in which she played a fashion designer.

How Much Did Pamela Bach Get Paid on ‘Baywatch?’

While it’s unclear how much Pamela herself made on Baywatch, other stars from the show have spoken out about their paychecks. In the 2024 Hulu docuseries After Baywatch: Moment in the Sun, which Pamela did not participate in, several cast members opened up about receiving low salaries on the drama series, especially compared to stars on other hit shows at the time, like Friends.

“Back then, what they were offering everyone was like $3,500 a show,” Nicole Eggert said. “Friends, at that point, I think they were each making $1 million an episode.”

Erika Eleniak added, “I actually remember freaking out seeing my first paycheck after the taxes were taken out. It was like, ‘What? What just happened? How am I honestly going to live on this money?’”

Meanwhile, Billy Warlock said “there’s not one rich actor on Baywatch.”

“And that’s kind of strange because the wealth is always shared when you’re on a hit TV show,” he continued.

Pamela Bach Died at 62 in March 2025

Pamela was found dead in her Los Angeles area home on March 6, 2025, In Touch confirmed. The Missing actress reportedly died by suicide from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, according to TMZ. Paramedics were called to Pamela’s house after a report about an unconscious woman around 10 p.m. PST, the outlet reported.

David, who met Pamela on the set of Knight Rider in 1985 and was married to the actress from 1989 to 2006, shared a statement with the publication regarding his ex-wife’s death.

“Our family is deeply saddened by the recent passing of Pamela Hasselhoff,” the statement read. “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 and David shared two daughters, Taylor and Hayley Hasselhoff.

If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or considering suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).