Kimberly Burch, the fiancée of Faster Pussycat lead singer Taime Downe, tragically passed away after allegedly falling overboard from a Royal Caribbean cruise ship. The incident occurred on March 2, 2025, during an '80s-themed music cruise that had departed from Miami, Florida, earlier that day.
What Happened?
According to multiple reports, Kimberly Burch, 56, was last seen onboard before she fell from the ship approximately 20 miles off the coast of Freeport, Bahamas. Search and rescue operations were immediately launched by Royal Caribbean, the U.S. Coast Guard, and the Royal Bahamas Defense Force, but her body has not yet been recovered.
Burch’s mother, Carnell Burch, expressed doubts that her daughter would intentionally harm herself. She mentioned that Kimberly had been drinking on the night of the incident—something that was unusual for her.
A Heated Argument Before the Fall
Reports suggest that before she went overboard, Burch was involved in a heated argument with Taime Downe. However, the exact details of their conversation remain unclear. Some witnesses claimed the argument escalated, but there is no confirmation of any physical altercation.
Our Kimberly Burch was confirmed to be the woman that was overboard on the cruise. This has devastated our music community.
She was a very good girlfriend of mine .
Blessed be Angel
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Who Was Kimberly Burch?
Kimberly Burch was a Los Angeles-based realtor who had been engaged to Taime Downe for over five years. She was also active in the music industry, working in merchandise sales for various touring rock bands.
She had been excited about the cruise, which featured performances by multiple ‘80s rock bands. The event continued as scheduled, concluding on March 9.
Investigation Underway
Authorities are still investigating the circumstances of Burch’s fall. As of now, it is unclear whether the fall was accidental, intentional, or involved foul play.
Legal experts suggest that if any new evidence emerges, authorities could review security footage and interview witnesses.
A Royal Caribbean spokesperson issued a statement:
"We are deeply saddened by this tragic incident and are fully cooperating with authorities in their investigation."