[21] From September to December 2005, she spent nearly three months in jail. Amanda Peterson sighted on August 8, 1988 at Ed Debevic's Restaraunt in Beverly Hills, California | Photo: Getty Images. Peterson was born in Greeley, Colorado,[2] the youngest of three children born to James Peterson, an ear, nose, and throat specialist, and his wife Sylvia. I always thought she was healthy. The Tribunereported that her door was unlocked when officers arrived and found her dead inside the house about 6pm Sunday evening. James Peterson, and Silvia Peterson. McDreamy: Her most famous role was opposite Patrick Dempsey in the teen romantic comedy (above), in which she plays cheerleader Cindi Mancini. 'She had some illness and a sleep apnea problem that may have contributed,' he said. In a chat with ET, her mom recalled their last day together, revealing she was in good spirits. At age 14 she starred alongside River Phoenix and Ethan Hawke in the sci-fi fantasy Explorers, which was both boys' film debuts. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. (Disney). It was Peterson's final onscreen role. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. does not support or promote any kind of violence, self-harm, or abusive behavior. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. She didnt want people to know, her mom added. This is a carousel with slides. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Year should not be greater than current year. Please try again later. Scene: The body of Amanda Peterson was found in her apartment in the 5100 block of 11th Street in Greely, Colorado, on Sunday night, after not being seen for two days. [3], Between October 2000 and May 2012, Peterson was arrested five times for the offenses of third-degree assault, harassment, DUI, and possession of drug paraphernalia and suspicion of distributing a Schedule 2 controlled substance. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. [14], where she appeared in a black box production of the Sarah Daniels play Masterpieces. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Peterson, who initially signed on to help with model hair and makeup, instead spent most of the day advising the talent on life in the limelight. "We all have to be more aware, and that doesn't diminish your love. The actress then enrolled at Colorado State University for a year and later studied at the University of Northern Colorado. 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Family members linked to this person will appear here. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. And while there was a lot of mystery at first as to what caused the death of the young actress, it has finally be revealed that the Can't Buy Me Love actress died of respiratory failure brought on by a "morphine effect" from an accidental drug overdose, according to TMZ, which cited the Weld County Coroner. Big beginnings: At age 14 she starred alongside River Phoenix and Ethan Hawke in the sci-fi fantasy Explorers, which was both boys' film debuts. [23] For the last three years of her life, Peterson was receiving disability benefits and lived alone in an apartment in Greeley. [13], In 1988, Peterson co-starred in a Roger Corman production, the post-apocalyptic film The Lawless Land, followed by a role in the 1989 teen drama Listen to Me. [1] According to the coroner's report, Peterson had undergone a hysterectomy shortly before her death and was prescribed Gabapentin for post-surgical pain management. Amanda's first starring role was in the 1985 film "Explorers." [10] For her work on the series, Peterson won a Young Artist Award for Best Young Actress Starring in a Television Drama Series. She was even writing her autobiography and had a story to tell. 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. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. The miniseries was highly acclaimed; it was the third-highest-rated miniseries of the 198687 U.S. television season with a 16.9/27 rating/share. Verify and try again. Peterson, who was 43 when she passed away, shot to fame as high school student Cindy Mancini in the 1987 classic film. This undated file photo shows actress Amanda Peterson in "Can't Buy Me Love." Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Photo: Ryan Hartsock of KR Productions/Twisted Pixels Photography, Colo. [4] Despite being well received, A Year in the Life was canceled after one season.[11]. Published: 10:14 EST, 7 July 2015 | Updated: 14:09 EST, 7 July 2015. 2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. The world was shocked when 80s star Amanda Peterson was found dead in her Colorado home on July 5 at just 43 years old. She was the youngest of three children of her parents. [16] Later that year, Peterson dropped out of Middlebury College. Advertisement. She also tied a bandana around her ponytail hair and posed in an antique car and on the back of a motorcycle. In April 2012, she was arrested for the last time over a misdemeanor DUI and possession of narcotics equipment charge. Her death was due to accidental morphine overdose. Failed to delete memorial. "She just felt so ashamed. With a natural beauty, powerful charm and a strong personality this talented and truly gifted actress began her The Weld County Coroner named the cause of death accidental.. The medical examiner determined that Peterson died of an accidental drug overdose. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Web"Can't Buy Me Love" star Amanda Peterson was found dead in her Colorado home Sunday, a tragic end for a former actress once considered a major up-and-comer in After briefly attending Middlebury College, she enrolled at Colorado State University for a year. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. "She just passed away at age 43. While on semester break, she appeared in a guest spot on Doogie Howser, M.D. Unfortunately, it turned out to be her last photoshoot. She began her film career aged nine as one of the orphans in Annie, having auditioned for and almost landing the lead role. This browser does not support getting your location. 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. The next year, she co-starred as "Sunny Sisk" in the Emmy Award-winning miniseries A Year in the Life. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? We are no longer accepting comments on this article. We believe that every person's story is important as it provides our community with an opportunity to feel a sense of belonging, share their hopes and dreams. [27] The coroner's report concluded Peterson experienced a "morphine effect" that triggered respiratory failure leading to her death.[1]. ', Tribute: Neil Patrick Harris was one of many celebrities sharing their anecdotes of Peterson after her death. Amanda Peterson as Sunny Sisk in an episode of the TV show "A YEAR IN THE LIFE" which aired on September 23, 1987 | Photo: Getty Images. [24] She was found dead at her home at age 43. The title was later changed to Can't Buy Me Love after producers secured the rights to The Beatles' 1964 song of the same name. The Greeley, Colorado native was found dead July 5 at her apartment by herself. Oops, something didn't work. natural beauty, powerful charm and a strong personality this talented Amanda slumped to new lows in the latter part of her life and was arrested five times between October 2000 and May 2012. Actress. After Amanda's passing, many tributes poured in from those who had worked with her. Patrick Dempsey took to Twitter on Tuesday, July 7, to remember his late costar Amanda Peterson. Some of the offenses she was arrested for included harassment, DUI, possession of drug paraphernalia, third-degree assault. news.AmoMama.com does not take responsibility for any action taken as a result of reading this article. 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. Access the best of Getty Images and iStock with our simple subscription plan. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. In the images, the actress, who left Hollywood in 1994, wears knee-high leather boots and a tank top, a bandana holding back her ponytail. She was also prescribed Gabapentin for a hysterectomy she had. Please fill in your e-mail so we can share with you our top stories! During an interview with The Doctors, Petersons mom, Sylvia, revealed that her daughter was raped when she was just 15 years old, something she never felt able to talk about, and which affected her forever.. Find a Grave, database and images ( https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/148760679/amanda-peterson: accessed ), Fashioned as a sexy biker chick and straddling a motorcycle in an empty car park, Amanda Peterson stares vacantly into the lens of a camera in what would subsequently become her final photoshoot. 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. Who Is Amanda Collin? A year after, she starred in the teen drama "Listen to Me. Phoenix would die as a result of drug-induced heart failure less than 10 years later at the age of 23. 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. She also appeared in episodes of Father Murphy, Silver Spoons, and played Sunny Sisk in the NBC drama series A Year In The Life. Tragic: This is believed to be the last photoshoot of failed actress Amanda Peterson, who was found dead at her Colorado home on Sunday night. Learn more about managing a memorial . Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. [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). Part of HuffPost Entertainment. We raise awareness about these issues to help potential victims seek professional counseling and prevent anyone from getting hurt. Sylvia explains that Peterson was 15 years old when she was assaulted by a man more than twice her age. Her first marriage to Joseph Robert Skutvik ended in divorce. This account has been disabled. We won't post to any of your accounts without asking first. [20] Peterson and Hartley were reportedly divorced at the time of her death. 2023 Getty Images. For her work on Life she won the Best Young Actress Starring in a Television Drama Series prize at the 1988 Young Artists Awards. The death of Amanda Peterson, best known for her role in the 1987 romantic comedy "Can't Buy Me Love," was the result of an accidental morphine overdose. 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. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. 1937 Press Photo Mr. & Mrs. Stephens listen on radio of daughter's tragic death . ", Sarah Michelle Gellar echoed that sentiment writing, "When I was younger, I used to want to be #AmandaPeterson. Search above to list available cemeteries. 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 advocates for a healthy discussion about the instances of violence, abuse, sexual misconduct, animal cruelty, abuse etc. Resend Activation Email. Tap into Getty Images' global scale, data-driven insights, and network of more than 340,000 creators to create content exclusively for your brand. She had been raped," says Peterson's mom, Sylvia, in an exclusive interview with The Doctors airing Monday. She was a great gal, he says. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Its nonstop: phone calls, emails and stuff.. The motorcycle-chic photoshoot took place in Greeley and saw her wearing knee-high leather boots and a tank top. Peterson was later cremated. She agreed to pose up for the photos so long as Harstock didn't 'photoshop the hell out of me'. Her last movie was the 1994 fantasy/family film WindRunner, after which she decided to leave the entertainment industry and move to Colorado. Phyllis Amanda Peterson (July 8, 1971 July 3, 2015) was an American actress, most known for her role as Cindy Mancini in the 1987 comedy film Can't Buy Me Love. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Amanda Peterson attends the premiere of "Cry Freedom" on November 5, 1987 at the Cineplex Odeon Cinema in Century City, California | Photo: Getty Images. and truly gifted actress began her career in film industry at age She made her stage debut in a production of 'The Sound of Music' and by the age of 9, appeared as an extra in the musical film 'Annie' (1982), which led to roles on the television shows 'Father Murphy', 'Silver Spoons' and was cast as a regular on the short-lived series 'Boone'. We collect and tell stories of people from all around the world. Before undertaking any course of treatment please consult with your healthcare provider. Her part was supposed to be minor and largely background, but she gained notice with her delivery of just one line during the film's popular song 'Sandy'. Add to your scrapbook. Streamline your workflow with our best-in-class digital asset management system. Try again later. Amanda Peterson Mugshot 2003 Peterson who was found dead at age 43 in Colorado on July 5 appears unrecognizable in her mugshots. He added that she had, at one stage, been living in a house with mold issues, but that she had moved out around a year ago. Bill Cosby ADMITTED drugging woman for sex in 2005: Star Production assistant, 30, shot dead as she walked with her Famed producer Jerry Weintraub dead at 77. The images were taken by Ryan Harstock, photographer for RockHardChic.com, who said Peterson had no intention of posing up on the day but then finally agreed. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? She didn't want people to know," says her heartbroken mom. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. For access to all our exclusive celebrity videos and interviews Subscribe on YouTube! news.AmoMama.com speaks out against the above mentioned and news.AmoMama.com advocates for a healthy discussion about the instances of violence, abuse, sexual misconduct, animal cruelty, abuse etc. WebSeptember 15, 2015 So tragic. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. We also encourage everyone to report any crime incident they witness as soon as possible. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. 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