TMZ reported that she took part in a domestic violence counseling program as part of a plea deal after Finley alleged that she kicked him in the face with her high heels. In an Instagram post, her children Wynter and Raine Finley, whom she shared with her ex-husband, retired Major League Baseball playerChuck Finley, announced the actress' death. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. The cause of death has yet to be released. Her best-known movie role was in the hit 1984 film Bachelor Party which starred Tom Hanks, playing Hanks' girlfriend in the film. She married and divorced twice - Whitesnake singer David Coverdale and baseball star Chuck Finley - and had two children. Thanks for contacting us. Market data provided by Factset. Email us at exclusive@the-sun.com or call 212 416 4552. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. On Saturday, The Bachelor Party star's daughters Wynter, 28, and Raine, 22 . By Kitaen publicly detailed her struggles with alcohol and substance abuse and had a criminal record that included a 2006 charge for cocaine possession and driving under the influence in 2009. Kitaen, known for her roles in a number of80s music videos, died on May 7. (Aaron Rapoport/Corbis/Getty Images). Tawny Kitaen died in May (Picture: Michael Tran/FilmMagic) Tawny Kitaen's cause of death has been revealed as dilated cardiomyopathy with the results . TMZ reported that she took part in a domestic violence counseling program as part of a plea deal after Finley alleged that she kicked him in the face with her high heels. ACTRESS Tawny Kitaen starred in a number of hit movies in the 1980s including, Bachelor Party, and passed away back in May of 2021. By Sarah Sotoodeh and Rachel Sharp For Dailymail.com, Published: 15:31 GMT, 12 May 2021 | Updated: 16:27 GMT, 12 May 2021. In documents obtained by Fox News on Tuesday, it shows she had mirtazapine, alprazolam, acetaminophen, pregabalin, and hydrocodone in her system. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. Former child star and Bachelor Party actor Tawny Kitaen has died aged 59 in California . Apr 24, 2021. She later married MLB pitcher Chuck Finley in 1997, with whom she had two daughters. On October 20, 2021, the Orange County Sheriffs Department determined her cause of death to be dilated cardiomyopathy. I told her, The higher power thing is awesome but give it some substance. "We just want to say thank you for all of you. Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. ", Tawny Kitaen:'Bachelor Party' actress and 'Here I Go Again' music video star, dies at 59, Kitaen starred alongside Tom Hanks in the 1984 comedy "Bachelor Party" as Hank'sbride-to-be, and she appeared in a 1991 episode of "Seinfeld" as Jerry Seinfeld's girlfriend. TAWNY Kitaen was "ready to tell all" in a memoir she was writing before her tragic, sudden death earlier this month. She then bagged a role in the 1983 TV show Malibu playing Mahoneys girlfriend. but a cause of death has not been revealed. The actress, model, and 1980s music video vixen died in Newport Beach, California on May 7, 2021, at age 59. You can reach her at Melissa.Roberto@fox.com. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, On Saturday, The Bachelor Party star's daughters Wynter, 28, and Raine, 22, thanked their late mother's friends and fans for their support. You can change your choices at any time by visiting your privacy controls. Kitaen was born in San Diego, California in 1961. Tawny Kitaen's cause of death was previously confirmed as dilated cardiomyopathy ( (Photo by Bobby Bank/Getty Images)). We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Jordan acknowledged Tawny sought recovery in the past for her struggles. Kitaen was born in San Diego, California, and caught the Hollywood bug at a young age. She was a mainstay on MTV in the 1980s when it was at its peak cultural influence. Zara's husband announces a two-month tour with his rugby podcast Behind-the-scenes at fashion week with the Spencers! Kitaen, born Julie E. Kitaen in San Diego, died in her Newport Beach, California, home, on Friday. Police did not find anything at the scene and do not believe drugs, alcohol or pills were a factor in her death. Bond:Their father died just one month earlier from skin cancer and Jordan told the outlet she was 'devastated' by his passing and that he thinks it was 'too much' for her system to handle. Jordan shared with Fox News how he encouraged Tawny to get closer to her faith prior to her passing. She was 59. The couple split up in 2002 when he accused her of physically abusing him and kicking him in the face with her high heels. Days before, on May 7, Kitaen passed away at the age of 59. Rock & Roll Royal Blue Gonna getcha. The cause of death was not yet determined. You gave her life everyday," their statement said. View our online Press Pack. The manner of death was ruled natural today by the Orange County Sheriff's Dept. Finley filed for divorce just three days later. The San Diego native was perhaps best known for her appearances in 1980s . He blamed his affair with Tawny Kitaen on the fact that Nicole got fat when she was pregnant and he didn't want to have sex with her,' Nicole's friend said. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! We miss her and love her and we know her legacy will live on forever. Simpson walked free after the 11-month trial which was streamed live on TV and closely followed by the nation. She appeared in music videos and also was the face of album covers for the band Ratt. She later married MLB pitcher Chuck Finley in 1997, with whom she had two daughters. She appeared in 19 episodes of the TV series The New WKRP in Cincinnati from 1991 to 1993 as nighttime DJ Mona Loveland, who has a show called Mona Til Midnight. This story has been shared 107,439 times. Kitaen then wed baseball starChuck Finley in 1997, but the former couple split in 2002 following his claims that she had repeatedly kicked him during a domestic dispute. Kitaen was briefly married to Coverdale, with their marriage ending in 1991. Kitaen, who was past wed to Whitesnake vocalist David Coverdale, made memorable appearances in the band's videos including Here I Go Again, Is This Love and The Deeper the Love. 2 likes. She has also had some brushes with the law including being charged for cocaine possession in 2006and DUI in 2009. Reputation management expert reveals why it doesn't just happen to How did Russia lose HALF of its 45,000 elite paratroopers in just seven months? Another tweeted: 'Tawny, you were always nice to me when we interacted on Twitter. 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[6] As a child, she struggled with dyslexia, which led to her to drop out of Mission Bay High School. MTV ladies recall highs & lows with sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll", "Instagram post by Tawny Kitaen's daughters at tawnykitaenofficial", "No Foul Play Suspected in Death of Tawny Kitaen, Whitesnake Video Star", "Actress Tawny Kitaen Dies at 59; Starred in MTV Videos, 'Bachelor Party', "Tawny Kitaen's Cause of Death Revealed 5 Months After She Died", "Tawny Kitaen Dies: 'Bachelor Party' & 'Seinfeld' Actress, Whitesnake Video Vixen Was 59", "Santa Barbara & Capitol Star Tawny Kitaen Dead At 59", "R.I.P. Coverdale reacted to the news of Kitaen's death via Twitter on Saturday, May 8. Kitaen has spoken in the past about her troubles with substance abuse, particularly cocaine, opening up to Dr Drew on Celebrity Rehab. Julie E. Kitaen was born in San Diego and adopted the nickname Tawny as a child. The star had a tumultuous personal life. Speaking with Fox in May, Jordan noted that Tawny 'was close with her daughters' and 'they took [her death] extremely hard. Her fans and her friends, for always showing her such support and love. Tawny Kitaen was unforgettable star of rock music videos in the '80s. According to Fox News, the manner of death has been ruled "natural.". Kitaen is listed on the coroner's office releases as "Tawny Kitaen Finley," and she was 59-years-old. The cause of death was not . In a conversation between Tawny and Colin just months before her death, she allegedly revealed her biggest fear over the book's eventual release. He told The Sun: "She called me in March and said, 'A lot of people would . [32][33] She was formally charged with a misdemeanor related to the arrest on October 22 of that year. Kitaen was arrested and charged withdomestic violence but the charges were later dismissed. . Kitaen, who has battled substance abuse in the past and spent her later years in reality shows including Celebrity Rehab, died in her home in Newport Beach Friday morning. The video, played repeatedly on the burgeoning music television network, featured Tawny performing cartwheels on the hood of a Jaguar. Adam S. 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