Kimberly Burch, the fiancée of Quicker Pussycat frontman Taime Downe, has died after going overboard on the primary night time of The ‘80s Cruise, a nostalgia-themed music cruise that includes performances from Quicker Pussycat, Warrant, Dokken, Firehouse, Squeeze, Adam Ant, Tiffany, and Males at Work.
In line with TMZ, the incident occurred round 11 p.m. on March 3, aboard the Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas. A search operation was launched, involving the ship’s crew and two close by vessels, however Burch was not discovered.
Burch’s mom, Carnell Burch, informed TMZ that her daughter had been concerned in a heated argument with Downe earlier than going overboard. Nonetheless, she emphasised that Kimberly “wouldn’t purposefully damage herself.” Authorities haven’t but confirmed whether or not she fell by chance or jumped.
A spokesperson for Royal Caribbean Group informed THR: “Our crew instantly launched a search and rescue effort, is working with native authorities, and we’re offering help and help to the visitor’s household throughout this troublesome time. To respect the privateness of our company’ household, we’ve no extra particulars to share.”
A U.S. Coast Guard spokesperson mentioned the ship was roughly 20 miles from Freeport, Bahamas, when the incident occurred.
A Fb submit from Burch’s household on Tuesday mentioned she “might be drastically missed by all that knew and beloved her,” and requested for prayers “throughout this time for our household as we attempt to wrap our minds round this heartbreaking tragedy.”
Downe and Burch had reportedly been collectively for six to seven years. Simply final month, Burch shared a heartfelt Valentine’s Day submit that includes images of the couple, writing, “Joyful Each Day! Out of your first hiya to me, I fell head over heels in love. You’re my Valentine every single day of my life. We’re a twister at occasions and pure uncooked love. I wouldn’t have it some other manner. We do us like no different. I really like you with my whole coronary heart and soul.”
Quicker Pussycat, fashioned within the mid-Nineteen Eighties, turned one of many defining acts of the glam metallic period, promoting over two million albums worldwide and touring with rock legends like Alice Cooper, Ozzy Osbourne, Mötley Crüe, Weapons N’ Roses, and Kiss.
