Hollywood actress Amanda Peterson found dead at home aged 43

 
Passed away: Amanda Peterson has been found dead at 43 (Picture: Moviestore Collection/REX)
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Jennifer Ruby7 July 2015
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US actress Amanda Peterson, known for role in 80's film Can't Buy Me Love, has been found dead at the age of 43.

The former teen star, who retired from acting back in 1994, was found at her home in Greeley, Colorado on Sunday evening after suffering from a number of illnesses.

Her father James has confirmed to TMZ that her family had become concerned for her when she missed an appointment and hadn't heard from her for two days.

While the official cause of death is yet to be confirmed, her father told the US website that his daughter had been suffering from 'several medical issues'.

Famous role: Amanda Peterson in Can't Buy Me Love (Picture:Moviestore Collection/REX )
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He added: "She had some illness and a sleep apnea problem that may have contributed."

Peterson began her acting career at the age of nine when she landed a supporting role in the 1982 film Annie.

Her breakthrough role was a few years later when she starred opposite River Phoenix and Ethan Hawke in 1985 film Explorers.

The star's most famous role was in 1987 comedy Can’t Buy Me Love and later the Emmy Award-winning A Year in the Life.

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