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Amanda Peterson stars as Abigail Baywood in the TV movie "Posing: Inspired by Three Real Stories" which aired on November 5, 1991 | Photo: Getty Images, At 15, Amanda starred in the teen comedy "Boy Rents Girl." [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. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Sending my thoughts and prayers to Amanda's family.". [4] In 2012, she briefly modeled for a Colorado photographer. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. speaks out against the above mentioned and. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. A promising actress during her childhood, the sad turn of events marked the end of a life that never lived up to expectations. Phoenix would die as a result of drug-induced heart failure less than 10 years later at the age of 23. ", Amanda Peterson attends the premiere of "Listen To Me" on May 3, 1989 at the Academy Theater in Beverly Hills, California | Photo: Getty Images. 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Actress. This is a carousel with slides. Try again later. WebAmanda Peterson was born on July 8, in Greeley, Colorado. She had been raped, Petersons mom, Sylvia, told the program, explaining that the man who assaulted her was more than twice her age. That fall, Peterson enrolled at Middlebury College. In a chat with ET, her mom recalled their last day together, revealing she was in good spirits. In the video above, her family recalls finding out that Peterson was using heroin and meth, the rollercoaster of addiction and sobriety, how they discovered she was dead, and why they say she struggled in Hollywood. Don't miss a beat. Hartsock said the actress only stipulations were that the images werent photoshopped and that she got sole approval of which pictures were released to the public. Actor Patrick Dempsey also starred in the film. For access to all our exclusive celebrity videos and interviews Subscribe on YouTube! James Peterson, and Silvia Peterson. Early days:She left Hollywood in 1994 (above in Can't Buy Me Love) and moved back home, later marrying her second husband David Hartley and having two children. The actress then enrolled at Colorado State University for a year and later studied at the University of Northern Colorado. A suspected drug abuse charge against her in May 2012 was dropped. Watch the heartbreaking interviews in the clip above. In 2015, Amanda Peterson's body was found lifeless in her home. Part of the a360media Entertainment Group.Powered by WordPress VIP. Showing Editorial results for amanda peterson. In April 2012, she was arrested for the last time over a misdemeanor DUI and possession of narcotics equipment charge. A system error has occurred. [13], In 1988, Peterson co-starred in a Roger Corman production, the post-apocalyptic film The Lawless Land, followed by a role in the 1989 teen drama Listen to Me. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. She was even writing her autobiography and had a story to tell. Her first marriage was to Joseph Robert Skutvik, while her second marriage was to David Hartley. Scene: The body of Amanda Peterson was found in her apartment in the 5100 block of 11th Street in Greely, Colorado, on Sunday night, after not being seen for two days. Amanda Peterson became famous in the 80s for her hit movie Can't Buy Me Love Photo: Twitter/@variety. The deceased actress married twice and had two kids. The life and sudden death of the Colorado teen star took everyone by surprise. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. [21] According to her father, she had previously struggled with drug issues, but was drug-free at the time of her death and had become "quite religious. 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We won't post to any of your accounts without asking first. The coroner's office found high levels of Gabapentin in her body but concluded Peterson died from respiratory depression because of a morphine overdose. The coroner's office found high levels of Gabapentin in her body but concluded Peterson died from respiratory Sylvia said that despite Amanda's troubled past and history with drugs, she had been clean for a long time. Oops, we were unable to send the email. "Gone too soon. [27] The coroner's report concluded Peterson experienced a "morphine effect" that triggered respiratory failure leading to her death.[1]. [4] Despite being well received, A Year in the Life was canceled after one season.[11]. You have to be very well attuned to what your children are doing, what they're saying," says Peterson's dad. This browser does not support getting your location. AmoMama creates engaging, meaningful content for women. Meanwhile, Dempsey said Amanda would always be vibrant and young in his memory. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. that benefits the victims. Her final on-screen role came in 1994 when she starred in "Windrunner," a fantasy film that also starred Jason Wilson. In the end, the two wind up falling in love. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. After their divorce, she married David Hartley. In it she played cheerleader Cindi Mancini, whom nerdy high-school student Ronald Miller (Dempsey) pays $1,000 to pretend to be his girlfriend for a month. Advertisement. Before undertaking any course of treatment please consult with your healthcare provider. For warning signs of addiction, and resources, click here. WebShe was also prescribed Gabapentin after a recent hysterectomy. [18], Peterson was twice married and had two children. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. WebHer mugshots show the actress almost unrecognizable, and in one picture, she has a black eye. We raise awareness about these issues to help potential victims seek professional counseling and prevent anyone from getting hurt. The Peterson family went on to talk frankly about their discovery that Amanda was using heroin and meth. 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