Kimberly Burch, the fiancée of Faster Pussycat singer Taime Downe, is presumed dead after falling overboard from a Royal Caribbean cruise ship during an ’80s-themed cruise. The incident occurred on Sunday (March 2) as the ship was about 20 miles from Freeport, Bahamas. Burch, 56, was on the cruise with Downe, whose band was performing as part of the event.
The circumstances surrounding Burch’s fall remain unclear, but her mother mentioned that Burch had been drinking, which was unusual for her. There was reportedly a heated argument between Burch and Downe before she went overboard.
A search and rescue operation was immediately launched by the ship’s crew, with assistance from the U.S. Coast Guard and the Royal Bahamas Defense Force. Despite these efforts, Burch’s body has not been recovered, and the search was eventually halted.
The cruise, featuring other ’80s music acts like Squeeze and Adam Ant, began on March 2 and is scheduled to end on March 9. Faster Pussycat, formed in 1985, is known for hits like “Babylon” and “House of Pain.”
In a statement to Variety, Royal Caribbean expressed condolences and noted that they are working with local authorities to support Burch’s family during this difficult time.
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