Not only is she a traffic anchor for ABC27 News Daybreak but also the co The Cant Buy Me Love actress was found dead at 43 in her Greeley, Colorado, home on Sunday. Oops, something didn't work. She added that her daughter suffered from depression and sleep apnea but did not have any major heart problems as far as she knew. Watch the heartbreaking interviews in the clip above. Search instead in. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. 7/6/2015 2:53 PM PT. Photo: Ryan Hartsock of KR Productions/Twisted Pixels Photography, Colo. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Amanda Petersons family has revealed she was raped at 15. In 1988, Amanda co-starred in the post-apocalyptic movie "The Lawless Land," produced by Roger Corman. With a I know it brightened her day when she got all the emails and fan mail from everybody, he tells PEOPLE. In the end, the two wind up falling in love. [9] Later it was adapted into a television series of the same name and aired on NBC from 1987 to 1988. Collect, curate and comment on your files. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. She had a cute sense of humor [and a] love of history just a very, very cute person. I even asked my mom for a white leather fringe jacket #RipAmandaPeterson,' wrote Sarah Michelle Gellar. In 1986, 15-year-old Peterson was cast in the teen comedy Boy Rents Girl, opposite Patrick Dempsey. Resend Activation Email. To use this feature, use a newer browser. 'When I was younger, I used to want to be #AmandaPeterson. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Even Petersons sister, Anne-Marie, did not know about what her sister had endured. The Peterson family went on to talk frankly about their discovery that Amanda was using heroin and meth. At the height of Mandys career, she suffered a very serious trauma. The film was shot on location in Tucson, Arizona. WebSeptember 15, 2015 So tragic. The photographer says the stars death was a shock, and that Peterson seemed in good health whenever he spent time with her. This episode of The Doctors airs Monday. The Weld County Coroner named the cause of death accidental.. She didn't want people to know," says her heartbroken mom. WebAmanda Peterson was born on July 8, in Greeley, Colorado. She will truly be missed.'. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. I always thought she was healthy. Historical Person Search Search Search Results Results Amanda Peterson (1869 - Unknown) Try FREE for 14 days Try FREE for 14 days How do we create a persons profile? According to the toxicology report, the actress had several prescription drugs in her system at the time of her death, including morphine. Please reset your password. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Although high levels of Gabapentin were found in her body, the coroner's office concluded that Amanda's death resulted from respiratory depression due to a morphine overdose. "In my memory, she will always be vibrant and young," Patrick tweeted. She's been nominated for the ASME NEXT Awards for Journalists Under 30, and previously wrote for Us Weekly while on staff at Wenner Media. The teen in me is heartbroken. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. 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. In the beginning of her career, she used the name "Mandy Peterson", which was what friends and family called her. Its nonstop: phone calls, emails and stuff.. The report concluded that she ingested a friend's morphine medication for an unspecified pain a week before her death. 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For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos 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. 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. You have to be very well attuned to what your children are doing, what they're saying," says Peterson's dad. [21] From September to December 2005, she spent nearly three months in jail. Learn more about managing a memorial . She began her film career aged nine as one of the orphans in Annie, having auditioned for and almost landing the lead role. does not take responsibility for any action taken as a result of reading this article. 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. 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'. 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. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. The comments below have been moderated in advance. 'So here she is in her natural beauty as per her request,' Harstock posted to his Facebook page. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. The medical examiner determined that Peterson died of an accidental drug overdose. Harstock said Peterson had arrived at an event he was also working at to help out with hair and makeup. Published: 10:14 EST, 7 July 2015 | Updated: 14:09 EST, 7 July 2015. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. We also encourage everyone to report any crime incident they witness as soon as possible. A system error has occurred. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). An autopsy was due to be performed on Monday. 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 was a great gal, he says. 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. Jul 6, 2015, 07:24 PM EDT | Updated Jul 7, 2015. In a chat with ET, her mom recalled their last day together, revealing she was in good spirits. Part of the a360media Entertainment Group.Powered by WordPress VIP. [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. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? The Tribunereported that her door was unlocked when officers arrived and found her dead inside the house about 6pm Sunday evening. [12][15] Shortly after graduating, she starred in the television movie Fatal Charm. That fall, Peterson enrolled at Middlebury College. We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each persons profile. [4] At 11, she won a role in the musical film Annie as a dancing extra. Organize, control, distribute and measure all of your digital content. ", Sarah Michelle Gellar echoed that sentiment writing, "When I was younger, I used to want to be #AmandaPeterson. Peterson, Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Actor Patrick Dempsey also starred in the film. The tragic actress - who fled Hollywood in 1994 following the film 'Windrunner', having shot to fame as a teen rom com favorite - was found dead at her Colorado apartment on Sunday, aged 43. There was an error deleting this problem. 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 thought you might like to see a memorial for Amanda Peterson I found on Findagrave.com. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. 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[4] During the 198384 television season, she co-starred as Squirt Sawyer on the NBC drama series Boone. 'She had some medical problems with her heart but we dont know the cause yet.'. '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. Search above to list available cemeteries. Her final on-screen role came in 1994 when she starred in "Windrunner," a fantasy film that also starred Jason Wilson. Try again. 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. speaks out against the above mentioned and. She died on PHOTOS: Stars gone too soon. We raise awareness about these issues to help potential victims seek professional counseling and prevent anyone from getting hurt. According to Sheriff's Office records obtained by PEOPLE, she spent nearly three The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. The information in this article is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. She was also prescribed Gabapentin after a recent hysterectomy. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Find a Grave, database and images ( https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/148760679/amanda-peterson: accessed ), Your culture and entertainment cheat-sheet. It was the presence of gabapentin, a drug prescribed for pain, that the medical examiner said she had six times the normal level in her system. You can always change this later in your Account settings. 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