1971 - 2015 (Age 43)
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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Sorry for the loss not sure when I first saw the movie. Probably 1989. Anyway I cried during the whole movie. So sad to see you gone so soon
Bob Mangin Reedsville Wisconsin
December 17, 2025
It's been 33 yrs since I have seen Can't buy me love.....And every year that passes , reminds me how much I miss that beautiful soul , her amazing creativity that she put on the screen and how much better she made Everybody on the screen set that much better... She truly was amazing.
David Pellegrino
October 12, 2025 | Other
So sad gone to soon you were the sweetest person whom I ever knew Rest in Peace
Christine N
August 14, 2025 | Pueblo, CO | Family
Mandy ! Here in 2025 , keeping your memory alive ! I wanted to thank you sooooooo much for inspiring me . I´m determined to be the best friend I can be for everyone who God has put in my life. Loving others whom God has put in our path is our highest calling . You´ve inspired me to carry that forward. Forever . You are my sister in Christ , since we both know Jesus . :-) I can´t tell you how much it soothes my soul to know that you are in the safe hands of the almighty . That means I´ll...
Allen
March 11, 2025
May your beautiful spirit live forever. You are never forgotten.
Christian Judson
June 18, 2024 | CO
May you RIP young lady and God is with you
Armstrong Frankie
July 14, 2023
"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.
TL Box
December 27, 2022 | Pittsburgh, PA
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
Megan Quimby
February 08, 2022 | Jordan, MN
Forever missed. Shine bright in heaven.
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Julie Nasserjah
December 12, 2021 | Valparaiso, IN | Friend