At age 14 she starred alongside River Phoenix and Ethan Hawke in the sci-fi fantasy Explorers, which was both boys' film debuts. Amanda was born in Greeley, Colorado. Find a Grave, database and images ( https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/148760679/amanda-peterson: accessed ), ", 'But its different when you separate that from life and work. The film became an instant classic among teenagers, much like many of the John Hughes movies of the same time period. Her dad revealed she left the entertainment industry to chart a new course of life. Published: 10:14 EST, 7 July 2015 | Updated: 14:09 EST, 7 July 2015. "I think for her to carry the secret, this burden of the assault, must have just been overwhelming," says Anne-Marie. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. $19.99 + $4.99 shipping . According to her father, she left Hollywood to "choose a new path in her life." She had been raped," says Peterson's mom, Sylvia, in an exclusive interview with The Doctors airing Monday. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Meanwhile, Dempsey said Amanda would always be vibrant and young in his memory. She had been raped, Petersons mom, Sylvia, told the program, explaining that the man who assaulted her was more than twice her age. That's more than the number of deaths from heroin and cocaine overdoses combined. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. In the beginning of her career, she used the name "Mandy Peterson", which was what friends and family called her. [14], where she appeared in a black box production of the Sarah Daniels play Masterpieces. "In my memory, she will always be vibrant and young," Patrick tweeted. There is a problem with your email/password. We have set your language to Doctors didn't find recent morphine prescriptions for Peterson. $19.99 1937 Year Collectible Vehicle Original Photos, We raise awareness about these issues to help potential victims seek professional counseling and prevent anyone from getting hurt. [12] Released in the summer of 1987, Can't Buy Me Love received mixed reviews but became the sleeper hit of the summer. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. [8], In 1985, Peterson won her first starring role in the feature film Explorers. does not support or promote any kind of violence, self-harm, or abusive behavior. 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'. Her most famous role was opposite Patrick Dempsey in the 1987 teen romantic comedy Can't Buy Me Love. [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. In it she played cheerleader Cindi Mancini, whom nerdy high-school student Ronald Miller (Dempsey) pays $1,000 to pretend to be his girlfriend for a month. Boards are the best place to save images and video clips. 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. After Amanda's passing, many tributes poured in from those who had worked with her. Amanda reportedly had several different prescription drugs in her system when she died including benzodizepines, opiates, phenothiazines, and marijuana. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. 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. 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. [6] She also appeared in more than 50 television commercials. That fall, Peterson enrolled at Middlebury College. Her first marriage to Joseph Robert Skutvik ended in divorce. [21] According to her father, she had previously struggled with drug issues, but was drug-free at the time of her death and had become "quite religious. I always thought she was healthy. Showing Editorial results for amanda peterson. In 1986, 15-year-old Peterson was cast in the teen comedy Boy Rents Girl, opposite Patrick Dempsey. After spending most of the day on set, Peterson herself suggested the spontaneous shoot. She was even writing her autobiography and had a story to tell. She is survived by her husband David and their two children. Web424 Amanda Peterson Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images EDITORIAL All News Archival Browse 424 amanda peterson stock photos and images All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. She didnt want people to know, her mom added. Hartsock, who has been in touch with Petersons family, says they are absolutely having a hard time., If theyre going through anything close to what Im going through with phone calls, which Im sure on their end is 100 times worse, its awful, he said. 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. Grow your brand authentically by sharing brand content with the internets creators. One snapshot also showed her with a snake around her neck. So tragic. Peterson was born in Greeley and would have been 44 on Wednesday. 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. Click here to see where you can watch. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Peterson was best known for her role opposite Patrick Dempsey in the 1987 film "Can't Buy Me Love." WebPeterson was found dead by local police summoned to her apartment Sunday evening after the mother two was reported to have missed an appointment, the Greeley Tribune reported. In the video above, her family recalls finding out that Peterson was using heroin and meth, the rollercoaster of addiction and sobriety, how they discovered she was dead, and why they say she struggled in Hollywood. 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. [3] While the Greeley police did not comment on specific details due to an ongoing investigation, they said Peterson's apartment door was unlocked but there were no signs of foul play. Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/148760679/amanda-peterson. TRAGIC ACTRESS AMANDA PETERSON BAREFOOT LEGGY CHEESECAKE 8X10 PHOTO 3 . There are no volunteers for this cemetery. A new report has painted a less than flattering picture of famed Cant buy me Love child actress Amanda Peterson, raising questions as to what actually in the end led to her sudden death of the 43 year old woman earlier this week, including the concern that decades dependence on hard drugs may have been the former actresses undoing. 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. Hartsock says he remained in touch with the actress, and they would meet up, often at Starbucks, every few months to discuss the photos and go over fan response. Year should not be greater than current year. 'Glass Onion' Cast Stuns on the Critics' Choice Red Carpet, Kim Kardashian Throws Hello Kitty Party for Chicago's Birthday: Photos. She was also prescribed Gabapentin after a recent hysterectomy. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Her mother, Sylvia Peterson, told Fox News her daughter died Friday morning. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? James Peterson, and Silvia Peterson. Aside from her bond with Patrick, Amanda also touched the lives of many other stars who spoke out on social media after the sad news broke. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. The film was shot on location in Tucson, Arizona. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Jul 6, 2015, 07:24 PM EDT | Updated Jul 7, 2015. In the end, the two wind up falling in love. She poses in an antique car, on the back of a motorcycle and even with a snake wrapped around her neck. We are among perhaps millions who have gone through these problems. The actress then enrolled at Colorado State University for a year and later studied at the University of Northern Colorado. WebPhoto: Ryan Hartsock of KR Productions/Twisted Pixels Photography Kindhearted. Thats how photographer Ryan Hartsock describes the late Amanda Peterson, whom he Watch the heartbreaking interviews in the clip above. Do not sell or share my personal information. A year after, she starred in the teen drama "Listen to Me. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Sylvia said that despite Amanda's troubled past and history with drugs, she had been clean for a long time. Failed to remove flower. [9] Later it was adapted into a television series of the same name and aired on NBC from 1987 to 1988. Please note that this form cannot be used to reset your Google or Facebook password. We collect and tell stories of people from all around the world. Hartsock, of KR Productions/Twisted Pixels Photography, was behind the lens for Petersons motorcycle-chic shoot, in Greeley. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. WebHer mugshots show the actress almost unrecognizable, and in one picture, she has a black eye. The Cant Buy Me Love actress was found dead at 43 in her Greeley, Colorado, home on Sunday. and truly gifted actress began her career in film industry at age I think for her to carry the secret, this burden of the assault, must have just been overwhelming, Anne-Marie told the program. [20] Peterson and Hartley were reportedly divorced at the time of her death. I want to stress why were here is to warn and counsel people, Amandas dad, James, explained during the program. that benefits the victims. Try again. [27] The coroner's report concluded Peterson experienced a "morphine effect" that triggered respiratory failure leading to her death.[1]. #RIP. 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'. "When I first came to L.A. and started auditioning, Amanda Peterson gave me advice, tips, friendship," wrote Neil Patrick Harris. "nine-and-a-half", with the feature film. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Before her death, there had been talks of a comeback. [3], On July 3, 2015, Peterson was reported missing. Early days:She left Hollywood in 1994 (above in Can't Buy Me Love) and moved back home, later marrying her second husband David Hartley and having two children. McDreamy: Her most famous role was opposite Patrick Dempsey in the teen romantic comedy (above), in which she plays cheerleader Cindi Mancini. However, when Amanda's Search above to list available cemeteries. [4] At 11, she won a role in the musical film Annie as a dancing extra. A promising actress during her childhood, the sad turn of events marked the end of a life that never lived up to expectations. 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. "[3] He also said that, in recent years, Peterson had had sleep apnea and bouts of pneumonia and sinusitis. The Weld County Coroner named the cause of death accidental.. that benefits the victims. She was also prescribed Gabapentin after a recent hysterectomy. By entering your email and clicking Sign Up, you're agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners. Her final on-screen role came in 1994 when she starred in "Windrunner," a fantasy film that also starred Jason Wilson. In their 20s at the time, the starlet starred as high school cheerleader Cindy Mancini, whom Patrick's character, Ronald, pays to pose as his girlfriend. Sending my thoughts and prayers to Amanda's family.". The life and sudden death of the Colorado teen star took everyone by surprise. Her dad said she had been suffering from 'several medical issues' over the past two years, includingpneumonia, sinusitis and sleep apnea. Pictures of actress Amanda Peterson | Photo: Getty Images | twitter.com/TheInsider. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. 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