Top Celebrity Matchmaker Dies Tragically at Age 56
Amber Kelleher-Andrews, a celebrity matchmaker, has died at age 56.
According to The New York Post, her cause of death was ovarian cancer.
The Post reported that she worked as an "expert relationship consultant" on shows like Good Morning America and TODAY.
She worked with actress Eva Longoria on an NBC reality series Ready for Love, The Post reported, adding that her celebrity clients included Paula Abdul, David Spade, Hoda Kotb, and Terrell Owens.
She died on April 13, Daily Mail reported.
"We are heartbroken to share the news of the passing of Amber Kelleher-Andrews — beloved Co-Founder, Co-CEO, matchmaking visionary, and devoted wife and mother," Kelleher International wrote on its website.
"We extend our deepest condolences to her beautiful family, her many friends, the clients whose lives she touched so profoundly, and her mother, Jill Kelleher, the founder of Kelleher International," the company wrote.
"Amber’s passion and vision helped shape Kelleher International into the globally recognized leader it is today. Her dedication to love, her clients, and the art of connection left an indelible mark on all of us," the statement says.
"Her empathy, energy, and ability to create transformative matches became the heartbeat of our firm — a legacy that lives on in every member of the Kelleher team. We are forever inspired by Amber’s light, her belief in love, and her extraordinary gift for bringing people together," it adds.
"We remain deeply committed to honoring her spirit and values by continuing the work she so passionately began — keeping the magic of love alive every single day."