Inspired by the celeb lifestyle, she dropped out of high school and moved to LA. Julie "Tawny" Kitaen, an actress who vamped it up in a number of popular music videos in the 1980s, died on Friday in Newport Beach, Calif., at the age of 59 according to the coroner . Tawny love you so much take care of you in heaven you were such a beautiful heart . Kitaen was 59 years old when she died at her home in Newport Beach, California. Stressful start to National Offer Day? Star: Tawny was incredibly close with her dad as the eldest child, with an 'uncanny connection' to him, Jordan said (pictured in October 2017 at The Hollywood Show held at Westin LAX Hotel), Throwback: Tawny Kitaen in the 1984 hit movie Bachelor Party where she starred alongside Tom Hanks, In recent years she has had stints on several reality shows including The Ex-Wives Club (pictured with Angie Everhart, Marla Maples and Shar Jackson on the show). TAWNY Kitaen was "ready to tell all" in a memoir she was writing before her tragic, sudden death earlier this month. Besides movies, Kitaen was also well-known in the world of rock. She was 59. The cause of death for 1980s rock music video star Tawny Kitaen was revealed on Wednesday - five months after her death at age 59. The manner of death was ruled natural. American actress, model, and media personality (19612021), The Perils of Gwendoline in the Land of the Yik-Yak, "Tawny Kitaen, '80s rock video star and 'Bachelor Party' actress, dies at 59", "My parents! [12], She appeared in several music videos in the 1980s for the band Whitesnake, including the hits "Here I Go Again", "Still of the Night", "Is This Love", and "The Deeper the Love". Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. Legal Statement. View our online Press Pack. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (AP) Tawny Kitaen, the sultry red-haired actress who appeared in rock music videos during they heyday of MTV and starred opposite Tom . Click Manage settings for more information and to manage your choices. The Orange County Coroner's Office told TMZ that Tawny died due to "dilated cardiomyopathy," the most common type of heart disease. Other TV credits included a stint as co-host of Americas Funniest People and on the reality shows The Surreal Life and Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew, in which she revealed her struggle with substance abuse. Kitaen was also best-known for starring in Whitesnake's video for their hit song Here I Go Again. More recently, she made appearances on reality shows The Surreal Life, Botched and a season of VH1's Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew. Market data provided by Factset. Link Copied! Kitaen passed away at 59 earlier this year. Actress Tawny Kitaen, who appeared in "Bachelor Party" and provocative 1980s rock videos, has died in California. You gave her life everyday," their statement said. More recently, she has had various stints on reality TV shows including Botched, The Surreal Life, Celebrity Rehab and The Ex-Wives Club. 6w. I will miss our talks about everything from painting, decorating, music and our daughters RIP sweetheart,' wrote another. Adam S. Levy For Dailymail.com Actress Tawny Kitaen arrives at the premiere of Relativity Media's 'Take Me Home Tonight' at the Regal Cinemas LA Live Stadium 14 on March 2, 2011, in Los Angeles, California (Getty Images) Tawny Kitaen and David Coverdale. Kitaen then met and married baseball star Chuck Finley in 1997 and they had two children together - Wynter Merin Finley, 28, and Raine Finley, 22. Fox News' Julius Young and The Associated Press contributed to this report. Tawny Kitaen's cause of death revealed: Dilated cardiomyopathy. Kitaen also appeared on television including an episode of the hit series Seinfeld and reality shows including Botched, The Surreal Life, and Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew. "To me, my faith is central to who I am. I've always felt like that would be a huge help in Julie's life to have a more robust spiritual connection," Jordan said at the time. Simpson's Many Mistresses, "Tawny Kitaen, Star of 1980s Music Videos, Dies at 59", "Indians Pitcher Misses Start After Wife Allegedly Attacked Him", "Kitaen Files $12-Mil Lawsuit Against Ex", "Tawny Kitaen enters drug rehab for cocaine", "Actress Tawny Kitaen sells homes at loss", "Actress Tawny Kitaen Was Facing Jail Time For A 2019 DUI Arrest Prior To Her Death", "Remember these Video Vixens? To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. In a conversation between Tawny and Colin just months before her death, she allegedly revealed her biggest fear over the book's eventual release. Find out more about how we use your information in our privacy policy and cookie policy. However, according to the spokesman, other significant conditions and substances included: mild coronary atherosclerosis; mirtazapine, mirtazapine metabolite, alprazolam, acetaminophen, pregabalin, and hydrocodone. ", 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. Information about your device and internet connection, like your IP address, Browsing and search activity while using Yahoo websites and apps. Former child star and Bachelor Party actor Tawny Kitaen has died aged 59 in California . Another tweeted: 'Tawny, you were always nice to me when we interacted on Twitter. Julie E. Kitaen was born in San Diego and adopted the nickname Tawny as a child. Roberts, 65, died . Just a few weeks after Kitaen's death, her younger brother Jordan Kitaen spoke to Fox News about their tight bond and opened up about one of their last discussions before her passing. "We just want to say thank you for all of you, her fans and her friends, for always showing her such support and love. 'But we sort of have circled the wagons around them. ((Photo by Aaron Rapoport/Corbis/Getty Images)). The manner of death was ruled natural. The spokesman said othe Harris' Cause of Death Revealed as Heart Attack, Lil Keed's Cause of Death Confirmed by Coroner 7 Months After He Died Suddenly at Age 24, Aaron Carter Dead: Looking Back at the Former Child Star's Ups and Downs. Her daughters Wynter, 28, and Raine, 22, later confirmed the death, sharing in a statement that they were both "heartbroken and saddened" by the loss. The cause of death was not yet determined. Kitaen's daughters Wynter and Raine Finley confirmed her death Saturday on social media. Tawny Kitaen's cause of death has been revealed to be heart disease and opioids. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. She also had recurring parts in Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and co-hosted America's Funniest People from 1992 to 1994. [23], Kitaen was married to baseball player Chuck Finley from 1997 to 2002, with whom she had two daughters, Wynter and Raine. 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Kitaen is best known for her appearances in rock music videos and for her role in the 1984 hit movie Bachelor Party where she starred alongside Tom Hanks. Inside the forest palace 'Putin shares with his gymnast lover and their secret children': Luxury estate Tawny Kitaen's Brother Believes She Died of Broken Heart, Do not sell or share my personal information. On October 20, 2021, the Orange County Sheriffs Department determined her cause of death to be dilated cardiomyopathy. The cause of her death was not revealed. From there she went on to star in several films including Bachelor Party,After Midnight, The Perils of Gwendoline in the Land of the Yik Yak, Witchboard, White Hot and Dead Tides. Kitaen was married to Whitesnake's frontman David Coverdale from 1989 to 1991. Tawny Kitaen's daughters have broken their silence in the wake of her death Credit: Instagram/Tawny Kitaen. She married Whitesnake singer David Coverdale in 1989, but the pair divorced two years later. She married lead singerDavid Coverdale in 1989, but the marriage lasted only two years. She married Whitesnake singer David Coverdale in 1989, but the pair divorced two years later. Everything under the sun could have caused this, according to a spokesman - including acetaminophen. ACTRESS Tawny Kitaen starred in a number of hit movies in the 1980s including, Bachelor Party, and passed away back in May of 2021. Jordan shared with Fox News how he encouraged Tawny to get closer to her faith prior to her passing. (Newport Beach, CA) Orange County coroners plan to conduct an autopsy next week to determine the exact cause of death of Tawny Kitaen. After that, she went on to star in three other music videos for the band. Kitaen's cause of death was determined to be . "We are heartbroken and saddened to announce the death of our mom," they wrote on Instagram. [20], Kitaen had a year-long affair with O. J. Simpson while he was married to Nicole Brown Simpson. Speaking with Fox in May, Jordan noted that Tawny 'was close with her daughters' and 'they took [her death] extremely hard. She was 59. Advertisement. "We just want to say thank you for all of you. Her close family and friends recently gathered for an intimate celebration to honor her life after she was cremated. Police did not find anything at the scene and do not believe drugs, alcohol or pills were a factor in her death. Around the age of 12, Kitaen gave herself the nickname "Tawny." She had a hard time at school because of her dyslexia, and . She also starred as the fiancee to Tom Hanks' character in the 1984 comedy "Bachelor Party" and as Jerry Seinfeld's girlfriend in a 1991 episode of "Seinfeld. She had her first touch of fame as a teen before starring in movies and music videos, Beauty: Kitaen in 1994. Zara's husband announces a two-month tour with his rugby podcast Behind-the-scenes at fashion week with the Spencers! After Coverdale, Kitaen married MLB player Chuck Finley. Melissa Roberto covers entertainment at Foxnews.com. Coverdale reacted to the news of Kitaen's death via Twitter on Saturday, May 8. We, Yahoo, are part of the Yahoo family of brands. Furious motorist is fined 650 after council worker paints disabled bay around his parked car. According to Fox News, the manner of death has been ruled "natural.". 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