EXCLUSIVE David Hasselhoff's ex Pamela Bach's coroner's report reveals what drugs were in her system before shock suicide at 62
According to her coroner's report from the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner, obtained by DailyMail.com, the late actress had Benzodiazepines, Clonazepam and 7- Aminoclonazepam in her system at the her time of death.
The most common benzodiazepines, which are typically used to treat anxiety, are the prescription drugs Valium, Xanax, Halcion, Ativan, and Klonopin.
Meanwhile, Clonazepam and 7-Aminoclonazepam are used to treat seizure disorders and panic disorders.
Per the report, Bach spoke to her daughter over the phone around 7:45 a.m. before her tragic passing.
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During their conversation, she 'told her daughter that she loved her very much.'
The same daughter proceeded to call and text Bach 'multiple times throughout the day with no answer/reply.'
After going to her mother's residence to do a welfare check that same day, she found Bach lying on her bed 'unresponsive' and called 9-1-1.
The report also alleged that Bach had 'mentioned suicide last year, but there were never any attempts' and that she was 'depressed.'
In March, the actress died by a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head using a revolver.
Bach was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. She has since been cremated, according to her death certificate.
Bach was married to Hasselhoff between 1989 to 2006. The former couple share welcomed two daughters - Taylor, 34, and Hayley, 32.
Following her mother's death, Taylor posted a heartrending Instagram message accompanied by pictures of them together.
She mainly included photos that showed her and Hayley as little girls, enjoying time with their mother before their parents separated.
'I'd do anything in the world to hug you again, my forever angel,' she wrote, calling her mother 'my best friend, my whole heart, my everything.'
Taylor resolved to pass down her memories of Pamela to her own daughter London, seven months, whom she shares with her husband Madison Fiore.
'London will know all about how incredible you are & I promise I will protect Hayley forever,' Taylor wrote in her message.
'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.'
After news of Bach's death broke, her ex-husband Hasselhoff issued a terse statement via a spokesperson to DailyMail.com: '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.
Authorities said there was no suicide note left at her home, which is a stone's throw from Universal Studios.
Bach-Hasselhoff's debut movie role was Francis Ford Coppola's Rumble Fish in 1983.
She met Hasselhoff on the set of Knight Rider.
In 1989, she also snared a role in Baywatch, playing café owner Kaye Morgan.
Some of her other TV roles included jobs on The Young and the Restless, The Fall Guy and Sirens.
She did not return to acting in recent years; In 2011, she appeared on Celebrity Big Brother.
Bach-Hasselhoff was regularly active on Instagram, where she shared images with her family, until December.
Her last post was on December 31 and said: 'Happy New Year, everyone! As we step into 2025, my heart is full of gratitude, especially for my precious grandbaby, London.
'Watching her grow and seeing her smile light up my world is truly the greatest blessing. My wish for all of you this year is health, happiness, and an abundance of love. May 2025 be filled with beautiful moments, laughter, and all the blessings your hearts can hold. Here's to a year of making cherished memories, spreading joy, and embracing every precious moment!'
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