David Hasselhoff‘s ex-wife, Pamela Bach-Hasselhoff, has died by suicide … TMZ has discovered.

Legislation enforcement sources inform us … members of the family had not heard from her and wished to verify on her out of concern. Paramedics have been known as to Pamela’s home on a report of an unconscious feminine shortly after 10 PM Wednesday.

Pamela was pronounced useless on the scene with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the pinnacle. There was no be aware, we’re instructed.

LAPD officers responded shortly afterward.

David tells TMZ … “Our household is deeply saddened by the latest passing of Pamela Hasselhoff.  We’re grateful for the outpouring of affection and assist throughout this troublesome time however we kindly request privateness as we grieve and navigate by this difficult time.”

David and Pamela have been married from 1989 to 2006. The divorce was contentious … with disputes about month-to-month spousal assist extending into 2017.

Pamela first appeared on the large display in Francis Ford Coppola‘s “Rumble Fish” in 1983, starring Matt Dillon, Mickey Rourke and Diane Lane. Movie led to TV roles, together with “Baywatch” in 1989 … she performed café proprietor Kaye Morgan for 10 years on the collection.

Different TV roles included “Sirens,” “The Younger and the Stressed,” “The Fall Man,” “T.J. Hooker,” and “Knight Rider,” the place she met David.

She’s survived by her and David’s two daughters.

Pamela was 62.

RIP