Even early in her career she seemed to enjoy Colorado more than Hollywood, saying during one interview in 1987: 'I separate both of those lives also because Im from Colorado, so I have two different lives basically. $14.99 + $5.82 shipping . Streamline your workflow with our best-in-class digital asset management system. After spending most of the day on set, Peterson herself suggested the spontaneous shoot. Unfortunately, it turned out to be her last photoshoot. She also got guest roles in "Silver Spoons" and "Father Murphy" and starred in over 50 TV commercials. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. The Getty Images design is a trademark of Getty Images. Just a few years before that she also had a bit part on Doogie Howser M.D., the show that first introduced the world to Neil Patrick Harris. After that, she co-starred as "Sunny Sisk" in the highly-rated and award-winning miniseries, "A Year in the Life." Amanda later dropped out of college that year and returned to acting. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Hartsock, who worked with her on her last photoshoot, said she was kind-hearted and had the greatest smile. But as Us Weekly revealed previously, her life following her stint as a Hollywood celebrity was peppered with arrests, some of which related to DUIs and narcotics. In the grungy images, the mother-of-two is all-but unrecognizable to fresh-faced Cindy Mancini, the Arizona cheerleader she played in 1987's 'Can't Buy Me Love' - a role that would make her a superstar. Amanda Peterson was born on July 8, in Greeley, Colorado. She had been raped, Petersons mom, Sylvia, told the program, explaining that the man who assaulted her was more than twice her age. The death of Peterson, best known for her role in the 1987 romantic comedy "Can't Buy Me Love," was the result of an accidental morphine overdose. Her thought was shes beautiful how she is, and thats how we portrayed her, the photographer says. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. The Peterson family went on to talk frankly about their discovery that Amanda was using heroin and meth. The report noted Peterson had prescription medications present in her system when she died that included drugs for treating lung and heart disease, anti-psychotics, and an anti-anxiety medication. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. AMANDA PETERSON'S LAST PHOTO SHOOT: 'CAN'T BUY ME LOVE' STAR STILL STUNNING 8 YEARS AFTER LEAVING HOLLYWOOD. Access the best of Getty Images and iStock with our simple subscription plan. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. After Amanda's passing, many tributes poured in from those who had worked with her. McDreamy: Her most famous role was opposite Patrick Dempsey in the teen romantic comedy (above), in which she plays cheerleader Cindi Mancini. ", Roman rock gods Mneskin on their surprise success: 'Giving a huge middle finger to all the things that have been said to us', You'll never think about Amber Alerts the same way after seeing new doc about its origins, Todd and Julie Chrisley report to prison on bank fraud, tax evasion convictions, Lisa Marie Presley's daughters to inherit Graceland, public memorial service set at Elvis's estate, 'The Mandalorian': Watch Baby Yoda use the Force in 1st Season 3 trailer. Amanda Peterson became famous in the 80s for her hit movie Can't Buy Me Love Photo: Twitter/@variety. Boards are the best place to save images and video clips. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Please fill in your e-mail so we can share with you our top stories! Hartsock said the actress only stipulations were that the images werent photoshopped and that she got sole approval of which pictures were released to the public. $19.99 + $4.99 shipping . WebPhotos of the Devastating Rains and Widespread Damage in California Inside the 2023 Golden Globes Afterparty, Where the Fun Lasted All Night Long From Rihanna and "I think it affected her forever.". The teen in me is heartbroken. Don't miss a beat. For access to all our exclusive celebrity videos and interviews Subscribe on YouTube! She had a cute sense of humor [and a] love of history just a very, very cute person. GREAT NEWS! Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. In April 2012, she was arrested for the last time over a misdemeanor DUI and possession of narcotics equipment charge. Some of the offenses she was arrested for included harassment, DUI, possession of drug paraphernalia, third-degree assault. $19.99 1937 Year Collectible Vehicle Original Photos, Peterson, A suspected drug abuse charge against her in May 2012 was dropped. Amanda Peterson stars as Abigail Baywood in the TV movie "Posing: Inspired by Three Real Stories" which aired on November 5, 1991 | Photo: Getty Images, At 15, Amanda starred in the teen comedy "Boy Rents Girl." 2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. [3], On July 3, 2015, Peterson was reported missing. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. 'She had some illness and a sleep apnea problem that may have contributed,' he said. Before her death, there had been talks of a comeback. WebAn autopsy to determine the cause of Peterson's death was scheduled by the Weld County coroner for July 6 and the results of the autopsy and toxicology tests were She is believed to have died on Friday, Onetime icon: Peterson, the star of the 1987 film Can't Buy Me Love (left), is seen in the 2012 shoot fashioned as a sexy biker chick and posing with a snake (right), custom cars and a motorbike, The images were taken by photographer Ryan Harstock, who said Peterson had no intention of posing up but then finally agreed, Peterson had not acted since 1994, when she last appeared in Windrunners, but none of her roles were as big as Cindy in Cant Buy Me Love, Peterson's father has suggested sleep apnea and other medical problems may have been contributory factors in her death, Final images: Peterson is seen in the photos striking sexy poses as she sits in cars and on motorcycles, Peterson's body was found at her apartment complex on July 5 after her family did not hear from her in days, Rock chick: According to the photographer of these images, Peterson agreed to be in the shoot so long as she was not heavily photoshopped and she wanted to choose the final photos. There was a problem getting your location. Cant Buy Me Love star Amanda Peterson, who died of an accidental morphine overdose back in July, was harboring a horrific secret, the late actress family revealed on Monday, Sept. 14. She appeared in several more TV shows before landing a role in the seminal teen comedy 'Can't Buy Me Love.' Sylvia explains that Peterson was 15 years old when she was assaulted by a man more than twice her age. In the end, the two wind up falling in love. The medical examiner determined that Peterson died of an accidental drug overdose. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. 'Its a big loss. news.AmoMama.com does not take responsibility for any action taken as a result of reading this article. Amanda was born in Greeley, Colorado. Peterson, who was 43 when she passed away, shot to fame as high school student Cindy Mancini in the 1987 classic film. Is it time Harry & Meghan accept Clarkson's apology and move on? is for general information purposes only. Her last movie was the 1994 fantasy/family film WindRunner, after which she decided to leave the entertainment industry and move to Colorado. RIP Amanda Peterson,' said Scrubs and Clueless star Donald Faison. Peterson's body was discovered at her home in an apartment complex in Greeley about 6pm Sunday after she had not been seen for two days. Amanda Peterson -- star of the flick " Can't Buy Me Love " -- has died at her home in Greeley, Colorado TMZ has learned. [6][14] Later that year, she returned to Greeley, where she graduated from University High School (while working in Los Angeles, she was privately tutored). We won't post to any of your accounts without asking first. She was also arrested on suspicion of distributing a Schedule 2 controlled substance. The Cant Buy Me Love actress was found dead at 43 in her Greeley, Colorado, home on Sunday. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. [3] In 1994, she returned to acting in the fantasy film WindRunner in a role alongside Jason Wiles. "After [the rape], she became more defensive, less trusting, some of the sparkle was gone," adds Peterson's dad, James, explaining that his daughter refused to press charges. For her work on Life she won the Best Young Actress Starring in a Television Drama Series prize at the 1988 Young Artists Awards. Find a Grave, database and images ( https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/148760679/amanda-peterson: accessed ), Peterson was born in Greeley and would have been 44 on Wednesday. ", Amanda Peterson attends the premiere of "Listen To Me" on May 3, 1989 at the Academy Theater in Beverly Hills, California | Photo: Getty Images. She went on to appear in a few more films, including 'The Lawless Land' (1988), 'Listen to Me' (1989) and 'Windrunner' (1994) and had roles on TV in such shows and movies as 'A Year in the Life', 'Doogie Howser, M.D', 'Hell Hath No Fury', and 'Jack's Place'. ", 'But its different when you separate that from life and work. WebThe former teen star, 43, died at her home in Greeley, Colorado this week where her body was reportedly lying undiscovered for days and a series of mugshots released Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. ", Mackenzie Phillips on Overcoming Addiction. At the height of Mandys career, she suffered a very serious trauma. "Gone too soon. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. speaks out against the above mentioned and. Police do not suspect foul play and her mother has now said she was dead for two days before the body was discovered. Tap into Getty Images' global scale, data-driven insights, and network of more than 340,000 creators to create content exclusively for your brand. Published: 10:14 EST, 7 July 2015 | Updated: 14:09 EST, 7 July 2015. Oops, something didn't work. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. In a September 2015 interview with talk show The Doctors, Peterson's family revealed that she was raped at age 15 and had not disclosed it at the time. 1937 Press Photo Mr. & Mrs. Stephens listen on radio of daughter's tragic death . Even Petersons sister, Anne-Marie, did not know about what her sister had endured. The autopsy and toxicology report released Wednesday by the Weld County Coroner's Office concluded that Peterson, 43, ingested a friend's morphine medication for unspecified pain a week before her death,The Greeley Tribune reports. Later in 1989, Amanda headed back to her hometown, Greeley. advocates for a healthy discussion about the instances of violence, abuse, sexual misconduct, animal cruelty, abuse etc. [21] From September to December 2005, she spent nearly three months in jail. It received mixed reviews after its release in 1987 but became a hit, making Amanda and Dempsey become teen idols. Meanwhile, Dempsey said Amanda would always be vibrant and young in his memory. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. [4] In 2012, she briefly modeled for a Colorado photographer. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. She just felt so ashamed. WebAmanda Peterson found dead at her Greely, Colorado, home on Sunday Police were responding to a well-being call when they found her about 6pm Peterson's final On July 3, 2015, Amanda was found lifeless in her home. She's worked at PEOPLE for over seven years as a writer, reporter and editor across our Entertainment, Lifestyle and News teams, covering everything from the Super Bowl to the Met Gala. I want to stress why were here is to warn and counsel people, Amandas dad, James, explained during the program. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Phoenix would die as a result of drug-induced heart failure less than 10 years later at the age of 23. I think for her to carry the secret, this burden of the assault, must have just been overwhelming, Anne-Marie told the program. We raise awareness about these issues to help potential victims seek professional counseling and prevent anyone from getting hurt. The photographer of her final photo shoot, Ryan Hartsock, posted the pictures he took of Amanda Peterson "[26], An autopsy to determine the cause of Peterson's death was scheduled by the Weld County coroner for July 6[2][4] and the results of the autopsy and toxicology tests were released on September 2, 2015. Doctors did not find any morphine prescriptions for Amanda though they saw she had been prescribed several lung and heart disease medications. She was taking morphine at the time of her death; according to the report, she obtained the drug from a friend a week before she died. Advertisement. Such a loveable person,' Mrs Peterson told the network. Actor Patrick Dempsey also starred in the film. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Actress Amanda Peterson, who was best known for her role opposite Patrick Dempsey in the 1987 teen movie "Can't Buy Me Love," has died at the age of 43, her father told TMZ. 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