Tawny Kitaen, ’80s Music Video Vixen and ‘Bachelor Party’ Star, Dies at 59
Her children, Winter and Raine, released a statement on the morning of May 8 via their mother's Instagram account, which wrote: "We are sad and sad to announce our mother's death. ... We remember her Do and love him and we know that his legacy will live on forever. "
Born in San Diego, California, Kitton's Rock World debut came in 1983 when she appeared on the cover of back-to-back albums by the heavy metal band RATT, including the band's self-titled 1983 debut and Triple - Platinum included. Cellar, in 1984. Kitten was dating RATT guitarist Robin Crosby at the time.
Kitten appeared in RATT's "Back for More" music video and later became known for his appearance in the Whitsnake's 1987 smash "Here I Go Again", where he showcased his talent for car hood acrobatics. Of. "Still of the Night," "Is This Love" and "The Deeper the Love" also featured Kitten, who married Whitsnake's lead singer, David Coverdale, from 1989 to 1991.
Tom Hanks' girlfriend was featured in acting roles, particularly in the 1984 comedy Rome "Bachelorette Party". She had additional roles in "Wyeboard", "White Hot" and "Dead Tides" and also appeared in the episode "Seanfield", "The Nose Job".
In recent years, Kitten has participated in several reality shows, including "The Circle Life," "Botched" and a season of VH1's "Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew", which was later filmed in 2008.
Ketten struggled with substance abuse for a long time, as he revealed on "Celebrity Rehab", and had several run-ins with the law, including a charge for possessing cocaine in 2006 and driving under the influence in 2009. .
Kitten was married to baseball player Chuck Finley from 1997 to 2002. They had two daughters together, Wynter and Raine.
Kittan's agent Michael L. Goldberg, who is VP of talent at Goldberg Creative Associates in association with Element Talent Agency, said of her client: "It was a pleasure for me to represent Tavi. It was a pleasure to work with her. She was always involved in various podcasts. And doing interviews on radio shows, and loved sharing her life stories. I will miss her. "
Coverdale tweeted in memory of Kitten, "Just some very sad, unexpected news ... waiting on confirmation ... but, if it's true, my sincere condolences to his children, his family, friends and fans. "
