Hollywood icon David Hasselhoff, 72, best known for his roles in Baywatch and Knight Rider, suffered a shocking health scare at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) just weeks after the devastating suicide of his ex-wife, Pamela Bach. Witnesses described the scene as “frightening and chaotic,” with the beloved star seen struggling to stand before collapsing near a security checkpoint.

Emergency medical personnel were called to the scene as airport staff rushed to assist. Though Hasselhoff regained consciousness minutes later, he appeared disoriented, pale, and visibly shaken. Sources close to the actor now fear this latest episode may be a grim warning sign—and some are saying he’s “living on borrowed time.”

A Disturbing Turn of Events

The airport incident occurred while Hasselhoff was reportedly en route to a scheduled appearance in Berlin. Eyewitnesses say he was clutching his chest moments before collapsing.

“It looked like he was trying to catch his breath. He bent over, grabbed a railing, and then just went down,” said one traveler who witnessed the episode. “Everyone panicked. It was like something out of a movie.”

The star was quickly attended to by medics and, after several minutes, was wheeled out in a chair and taken to a nearby hospital for further evaluation. While the actor’s reps later released a statement calling it a “brief episode of fatigue and dehydration,” insiders close to the Hoff are sounding the alarm.

Grief, Guilt, and Years of Strain

The health crisis comes less than a month after Pamela Bach, Hasselhoff’s ex-wife and mother of his two daughters, tragically took her own life following a long battle with depression and addiction. Though their relationship had been strained for years, those close to Hasselhoff say her death hit him harder than anyone realized.

“He hasn’t been the same since she passed,” a family friend shared. “He’s haunted by guilt, by the what-ifs. They had a messy history, but she was still family. He keeps asking himself what he could have done differently.”

Insiders say the grief has exacerbated long-standing health issues—both physical and emotional. Hasselhoff has famously battled alcoholism for decades, with several high-profile incidents making headlines in the 2000s. Though he’s maintained sobriety in recent years, those close to him worry that the emotional weight of recent events could trigger a relapse.

‘Living on Borrowed Time’

One longtime associate, who requested anonymity, told reporters,

“David’s always been a fighter. But the truth is, his body has been through a lot. Years of stress, alcohol, heartbreak, and now this trauma with Pamela—it’s catching up with him. We’re scared. He’s not taking care of himself the way he should. Frankly, he’s living on borrowed time.”

Others point to Hasselhoff’s relentless work schedule as another factor that may be compromising his health.

“He never stops,” said a crew member from a recent project. “He pushes himself like he’s still 35. He won’t slow down, even when his body tells him to.”

Daughters Rally Around Him

In the wake of the incident, Taylor-Ann and Hayley Hasselhoff, the actor’s daughters, are said to be deeply concerned for their father and have urged him to take time off and focus on his health. Sources say they’ve canceled upcoming engagements and are now staying close by.

“They’re scared they might lose him too,” a source shared. “They’ve just buried their mother. The thought of losing their father so soon afterward is unbearable.”

A Wake-Up Call?

Whether the airport episode serves as a wake-up call for Hasselhoff remains to be seen. For now, he’s back home and reportedly resting, but many around him believe the time for change is now—or never.

“He needs to slow down, grieve properly, and prioritize his health,” one friend insisted. “Because if he doesn’t… this story might not have a happy ending.”