Amanda-Peterson-Obituary

Amanda Peterson

1971 - 2015 (Age 43)

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GREELEY, Colo. (AP) — Amanda Peterson, best known for her role in the 1987 romantic comedy "Can't Buy Me Love," has died. She was 43.

Sgt. Mike Moran with the Greeley, Colorado, police department says Peterson was found dead at an apartment complex Sunday. She was alone, and an investigation into her death is ongoing. No other information was released.

Peterson began her film career when she was 9 in the 1982 adaptation of the play "Annie," directed by John Huston.

The Greeley native appeared in numerous movies and TV shows over the next decade. Her biggest role was playing opposite Patrick Dempsey in "Can't Buy Me Love."

She played cheerleader Cindy Mancini, whom Dempsey's character paid to pose as his girlfriend.

Peterson appeared in her last film, "Windrunner," in 1994.


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May you RIP young lady and God is with you

"Lost but not forgotten..." The impact you had over people who knew you and what you achieved in this life will last forever. You will always be missed.

You were my idol back when I was a teenager.. So pretty and perfect in my eyes. I'm 43 now, the age you were when you died. I too am struggling but I won't give up. Wish you were here. Can't buy me love and Annie are two if my most favorite movies. RIP
Megan Q- Minnesota

Forever missed. Shine bright in heaven.
The Nasserjahs

I hope you have found peace where your mind can rest. We share similar stories.

I can't believe it's taken me so long to find out you had passed. I loved you from the moment I saw you in Can't buy me Love and that's how I will always remember you. You should have lived a happy, fulfilling life and I'm sorry you lost your way but you are at peace now. Thank you for being my first ever crush ❤RIP xx

I can't believe I just found out you passed after so much time has passed. Beautiful girl, very talented, RIp Mandy

I wanted to look like you

You are missed.