Updated: Saturday May 8th 2021 8:30AM PST)

Our story about the passing of video vixen Tawny Kitaen has been confirmed by multiple entertainment outlets including TMZ, Variety and Entertainment Weekly.

In addition a post on Tawny’s official Instagram has been posted by her daughters. (screen captured below)

“We are heartbroken and saddened to announce the death of our mom. we just want to say thank you for 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 on forever.”

— Wynter and Raine

We’re sad to be the one to break this news, and wish the very best to Tawny Kitaen’s family and friends

RIP Tawny Kitaen

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Metal Sludge — We are saddened to report that the legendary Tawny Kitaen has passed away.

Sources in the industry have confirmed to Metal Sludge that Kitaen has died.

There are no official reports or cause of death known at this time.

Kitaen was featured on the Ratt full length debut “Out Of The Cellar” in 1984 and the band’s self titled E.P. released in 1983.

After a romance with the late Robbin “King” Crosby (Ratt), Kitaen married David Coverdale of Whitensnake in 1989 but they divorced by 1991.

Kitaen then married professional MLB baseball player Chuck Finley in 1997 and they too divorced in 2002.

Kitaen was 59 and has 2 adult daughters from Finley.

The story is developing now, and we’ll keep you posted.

Rest in Peace Tawny Kitaen.