Amanda Peterson, who starred opposite Patrick Dempsey in the 1987 romantic comedy Can't Buy Me Love, was found dead at her Colorado home over the weekend, her mother Sylvia confirmed to ET.

Peterson was a teenager when she rose to fame as Cindy Mancini in 1987’s Can’t Buy Me Love alongside Patrick Dempsey. She landed the lead after appearing in several film and TV roles as a child.

This undated photo provided by Disney shows actress Amanda Peterson in "Can't Buy Me Love." Peterson, best known for her role in the 1987 romantic comedy, has died. She was 43.

"Can't Buy Me Love" actress Amanda Peterson, who was found dead in her Colorado apartment July 5, died from an accidental morphine overdose, according to a coroner's report.

Sylvia Peterson pays tribute to her daughter, who died unexpectedly in her sleep at the age of 43 Amanda Peterson, the fresh-faced actress who made her mark in the 1987 movie Can’t Buy Me Love ...

“Can’t Buy Me Love” star Amanda Peterson was found dead in her Colorado home Sunday, a tragic end for a former actress once considered a major up-and-comer in Hollywood, TMZ is re… ...

This article, Can't Buy Me Love Actress Amanda Peterson Dies at 43, originally appeared on TVGuide.com. Amanda Peterson, best known for playing Patrick Dempsey's love interest in the 1987 flick ...

Amanda Peterson has died at the age of 43. The actress - who is best known for her role as Cindy Mancini in the 1987 comedy film 'Can't Buy Me Love' opposite Patrick Dempsey - passed away at her ...

The death of Amanda Peterson, best known for her role in the 1987 romantic comedy "Can't Buy Me Love," was the result of an accidental morphine overdose. The autopsy and toxicology report released ...

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, ...

Amanda Peterson, who starred opposite Patrick Dempsey in the 1980s rom-com Can't Buy Me Love, has died at age 43, TMZ reports, citing her father.. According to the site, Peterson was discovered at ...

Amanda Peterson, star of the popular '80s teen film, Can't Buy Me Love, died in her home at the age of 43. The actress was found dead in her Greeley, Colorado home on July 5 after police received ...