"Can't Buy Me Love" star Amanda Peterson dies at 43
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. She's been away from the entertainment industry for years, most recently living in Colorado.
She is survived by second husband David Hartley and two children.
Hollywood stars paid tribute to the late actress on Twitter:
When I was younger, I used to want to be #AmandaPeterson. I even asked my mom for a white leather fringe jacket #RipAmandaPeterson
— Sarah Michelle (@SarahMGellar) July 7, 2015
Cindy Mancini was my first crush.
RIP Amanda Peterson.
— Donald Faison (@donald_faison) July 6, 2015
Say it ain't so! Cindy Mancini has passed away! ; (
RIP Amanda Peterson /
#CantBuyMeLove
— Lance Bass (@LanceBass) July 7, 2015
RIP Amanda Peterson. The teen in me is heartbroken.
— scott foley (@scottkfoley) July 7, 2015
@YahooMovies @TheWrap this is tragic... I had the biggest crush on her when that movie came out. RIP Amanda Peterson.
— Dane Cook (@DaneCook) July 6, 2015