"We all have to be more aware, and that doesn't diminish your love. She graduated from high school and bagged a role in the TV film "Fatal Charm" in 1990 - the same year she enrolled at Middlebury College in the Fall. After [the rape], she became more defensive, less trusting, some of the sparkle was gone, Petersons dad, James, said, adding that she went on to suffer significant bipolar problems and dark days, during which she turned to drugs. Horoscope: What's in store for your star sign this week? Peterson was best known for her role opposite Patrick Dempsey in the 1987 film "Can't Buy Me Love." We all have to be more aware, and that doesnt diminish your love.. GREAT NEWS! Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? 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. An autopsy was due to be performed on Monday. 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. Amanda Peterson was born on July 8, in Greeley, Colorado. based on information from your browser. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. I even asked my mom for a white leather fringe jacket #RipAmandaPeterson. WebPhoto: Ryan Hartsock of KR Productions/Twisted Pixels Photography Kindhearted. Thats how photographer Ryan Hartsock describes the late Amanda Peterson, whom he We have set your language to All photos uploaded successfully, click on the
Done button to see the photos in the gallery. 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. 'She had some medical problems with her heart but we dont know the cause yet.'. WebHer mugshots show the actress almost unrecognizable, and in one picture, she has a black eye. She was also prescribed Gabapentin after a recent hysterectomy. I know it brightened her day when she got all the emails and fan mail from everybody, he tells PEOPLE. 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[22] Peterson's last arrests were for a misdemeanor DUI and possession of narcotics equipment charge in April 2012, and suspicion of child abuse in May 2012, which was later dropped. [4] At 11, she won a role in the musical film Annie as a dancing extra. [24] She was found dead at her home at age 43. [2][21][23], During an interview with Entertainment Tonight shortly after Peterson's death, her mother stated that while her daughter had issues with drugs when she was younger, she believed her to be drug-free when she died and that her death "was not in any way a drug thing. But she had been prescribed multiple medications for lung and heart disease. [6] She also appeared in more than 50 television commercials. This is a carousel with slides. Don't miss a beat. #RIP. Get to know more about Amanda's life and painful death. The motorcycle-chic photoshoot took place in Greeley and saw her wearing knee-high leather boots and a tank top. [3] Peterson later studied at the University of Northern Colorado. Amanda was born in Greeley, Colorado. Play it now! 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 Search instead in. Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/148760679/amanda-peterson. Peterson, 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. Amanda's first starring role was in the 1985 film "Explorers." [3], On July 3, 2015, Peterson was reported missing. 2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. Meanwhile, Dempsey said Amanda would always be vibrant and young in his memory. I always thought she was healthy. Even Petersons sister, Anne-Marie, did not know about what her sister had endured. Hartsock met the actress in May of 2012 after she agreed to help at an event that paired budding photographers with models to help both build their portfolios. 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. 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After briefly attending Middlebury College, she enrolled at Colorado State University for a year. She agreed to pose up for the photos so long as Harstock didn't 'photoshop the hell out of me'. In 2012, Amanda modeled for a Colorado photographer, Eric Hartsock. The coroner's office found high levels of Gabapentin in her body but concluded Peterson died from respiratory depression because of a morphine overdose. 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. 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. The world was shocked when 80s star Amanda Peterson was found dead in her Colorado home on July 5 at just 43 years old. Before undertaking any course of treatment please consult with your healthcare provider. [7] Boone was canceled after one season. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. 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. She spent about three months in jail from September to December 2005. [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). Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. This undated file photo shows actress Amanda Peterson in "Can't Buy Me Love." She also got guest roles in "Silver Spoons" and "Father Murphy" and starred in over 50 TV commercials. So many other tributes poured in for the beloved Amanda, whose painful death still hurts. "I think for her to carry the secret, this burden of the assault, must have just been overwhelming," says Anne-Marie. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. 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