Tawny Kitaen obituary: actress dies at 59 - Legacy.com

Tawny Kitaen was an actress best known for starring in Whitesnake’s music videos in the late 1980s, as well as in the movie “Bachelor Party.”.

Kitaen was a model before her acting career launched, appearing on the covers of two Ratt albums in the early ‘80s.

She landed a starring role as the fiancée of Tom Hanks’ character in “Bachelor Party” (1984) and went on to star in the 1986 horror movie “Witchboard.” While dating Whitesnake frontman David Coverdale, Kitaen began appearing in the band’s music videos at the height of MTV’s popularity, beginning with “Still of the Night” in 1987.

She went on to star in the videos for the band’s later hit singles the same year, “Is This Love” and “Here I Go Again,” as well as “The Deeper the Love” and “Fool for Your Loving” in 1989.

Later in her career, Kitaen had a notable guest role on “Seinfeld” and starred in “The New WKRP in Cincinnati.” She co-hosted “America’s Funniest People” and appeared on “The Surreal Life” and “Celebrity Rehab with Dr.Drew.”.

No cause revealed but 80s fixture, @Whitesnake video star, Tawny Kitaen has passed away at 59.

Actress Tawny Kitaen Dead at 59 via @TMZ I am so sorry to hear of Tawny’s passing.

I was in awe of Tawny Kitain & barely noticed the band signing my shirt for me