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David Hasselhoff was seen in a wheelchair looking frail shortly after his ex-wife Pamela Bach’s tragic suicide.
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Friends say his past alcohol abuse caused lasting health problems, despite his current sobriety.
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His second marriage ended due to addiction struggles, and his current wife now supports him through ongoing health issues.
David Hasselhoff shocked fans when he was spotted in a wheelchair at the airport. The 72-year-old actor looked weak and tired while airport staff pushed him through terminals in Cancun and Los Angeles. He wore a striped shirt and a baseball cap but needed help from his wife, Hayley Roberts, 45, to stand and walk. Hasselhoff smiled and waved at photographers, but his frail appearance raised concerns. This public outing came just weeks after his ex-wife, Pamela Bach, died by suicide. The emotional and physical toll on Hasselhoff now shows clearly.
Friends Say Hasselhoff Is “Living on Borrowed Time”
Close friends worry that Hasselhoff’s wild lifestyle has finally caught up with him. One insider said, “David is living on borrowed time.” He enjoyed a glamorous life but also spent years abusing alcohol and other substances. These choices led to long-term health problems. Though he regrets those years, the damage is already done. The source said his health has been getting worse for a while. Years of alcoholism left lasting effects on his body. Even though he is sober now, he knows he faces serious risks every time he has surgery.
Hasselhoff Faces Several Health Issues
Hasselhoff told photographers he would have knee surgery next week. But that’s just one of many health concerns. He already had several major operations. One of them included getting a defibrillator to lower his risk of heart attack. His body continues to feel the impact of his past decisions. He still fights to stay strong, but walking and traveling are becoming harder. Even short trips seem exhausting. Despite his age and surgeries, Hasselhoff pushes forward. But those around him say his condition makes every procedure dangerous.
Alcohol Addiction Destroyed His Second Marriage
Hasselhoff’s battle with alcohol didn’t only affect his health. It also ended his marriage with Pamela Bach. The two married in 1989 after she became pregnant just nine months into their relationship. They stayed together for 17 years. But by 2006, the marriage collapsed under pressure. His drinking created tension and trust issues. Bach also suffered from chronic pain after a motorcycle accident in 2003. She said she could no longer care for him while managing her own pain. Their divorce turned ugly. Reports blamed Hasselhoff’s addiction as the main reason for the split.
Pamela Bach Struggled in Silence Before Her Suicide
On March 5, paramedics found Pamela Bach dead in her Hollywood Hills home. She had taken her own life with a gunshot wound. Her death shocked many people, including Hasselhoff. A few days after the tragedy, he appeared thin and worn out. A spokesperson said the family was “deeply saddened.” But Hasselhoff did not attend her funeral. The couple had a complicated past. They first met in 1986 on the set of Knight Rider while both were in other relationships. They later reconnected on Baywatch and quickly built a life together. Sadly, their love ended in heartbreak.
Bach Spoke Openly About Hasselhoff’s Drinking
In a 2008 interview, Bach said she spent years trying to protect her husband and children. She described Hasselhoff’s drinking as a disease, comparing it to cancer. She said it slowly destroyed their family from the inside. While the world saw him as a TV icon in red swim trunks, she saw a broken man who collapsed on their bedroom floor. Bach tried to hide his addiction from the public, but it eventually became too much to handle. She admitted that alcohol had taken over his life and left lasting scars on their family.
Viral Video Became Hasselhoff’s Wake-Up Call
Hasselhoff’s turning point came in 2007. His daughter, Taylor, filmed a video that showed him drunk and barely able to eat a burger. That video leaked and went viral. It embarrassed the actor and forced him to face reality. In 2015, he said he had joined Alcoholics Anonymous. Since then, he has worked to stay sober. Though he made progress, the damage to his body and reputation had already been done. The video served as a painful but powerful wake-up call.
Hasselhoff Found New Love With Hayley Roberts
In 2011, Hasselhoff met his current wife, Hayley Roberts, in Cardiff, Wales. He was judging Britain’s Got Talent at the time. She asked for a photo, and he asked for her phone number. That simple moment led to a new love story. In 2016, he proposed to her. Two years later, they got married in a beautiful ceremony in Italy. Hayley is nearly 30 years younger than Hasselhoff, but she has stayed by his side through his health issues. She now supports him as he deals with aging and the loss of his ex-wife.
Hasselhoff Keeps Quiet as Concerns Grow
Hasselhoff has not made any public statement about his health or Bach’s death. His team did not respond to media requests. Fans continue to worry after seeing him in such poor shape. His long history of health problems and addiction makes every appearance a topic of concern. Though he tries to appear strong, the truth is hard to ignore. The world watches as the former TV hero faces the toughest fight of his life—staying alive and healthy in his final years.
