Tawny Kitaen, Whitesnake Video Vixen and ‘Bachelor Party’ Star, Dies at 59
The actress died at her Newport Beach, California, home, according to Orange County coroner’s office
Tawny Kitaen, the model-actress who broke out in 1980s music videos for the band Whitesnake and later appeared in movies like 1984’s “Bachelor Party” and 1986’s “Witchboard,” died Friday at her home in Newport Beach, California. She was 59.
The Orange County coroner’s office confirmed the death of the actress, listed as Tawny Finley, but did not provide a cause of death.
Kitaen’s two daughters, Wynter and Raine, confirmed the tragic news on Instagram. “We are heartbroken and saddened to announce the death of our mom. We just want to say thank you for [sic] all of you, her fans and her friends, for always showing her such support and love. You gave her life everyday. We miss her and love her and we know her legacy will live forever.”
The San Diego native...
Tawny Kitaen, the model-actress who broke out in 1980s music videos for the band Whitesnake and later appeared in movies like 1984’s “Bachelor Party” and 1986’s “Witchboard,” died Friday at her home in Newport Beach, California. She was 59.
The Orange County coroner’s office confirmed the death of the actress, listed as Tawny Finley, but did not provide a cause of death.
Kitaen’s two daughters, Wynter and Raine, confirmed the tragic news on Instagram. “We are heartbroken and saddened to announce the death of our mom. We just want to say thank you for [sic] all of you, her fans and her friends, for always showing her such support and love. You gave her life everyday. We miss her and love her and we know her legacy will live forever.”
The San Diego native...
- 5/8/2021
- by Thom Geier
- The Wrap
Similar News
The Bold And The Beautiful Spoilers Monday, May 12: Liam Comes Clean, Bill Confesses, Finn’s Tough Spot
- 5/9/2025
- by Amandah Hancen
- Celebrating The Soaps
General Hospital Spoilers Monday, May 12: Sonny’s Bombshell, Curtis Suspicious, Jordan’s Warning, Dalton’s Condition
- 5/9/2025
- by Amandah Hancen
- Celebrating The Soaps
Rejoice! Peacemaker season 2 gets a thrilling first look
- 5/9/2025
- by Mark Lynch
- Bam Smack Pow
Where to Watch ‘Friendship’: Is Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd’s Comedy Streaming?
- 5/9/2025
- by Jacob Bryant
- The Wrap
Pope Leo Xiv Watched ‘Conclave’ Before He Was Elected, Brother Says
- 5/9/2025
- by Alex Welch
- The Wrap
Industry Entertainment Drops Manager Dan Spilo Following Alan Ritchson Incident on Set of ‘Runner’
- 5/9/2025
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
New ‘Witchboard’ Image Pits Mel Jarnson & Aaron Dominguez Against the Darkness in This Remake of a Horror Classic [Exclusive]
- 4/7/2025
- by Adam Blevins
- Collider.com
John Sykes Dies: Former Whitesnake & Thin Lizzy Guitarist Was 65
- 1/22/2025
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Tom Hanks’s Bachelor Party: another hard-to-find 80s classic
- 12/1/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.