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Epoch Times
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Epoch Times
Celebrity Matchmaker Amber Kelleher-Andrews Dies at 56
Amber Kelleher-Andrews, a renowned matchmaker known for connecting Fortune 500 CEOs, A-list celebrities, and even members of the British royal family, has died at the age of 56. According to a statement posted on the Kelleher International website, the company she co-founded, Kelleher-Andrews passed away on April 13. Her passing follows a several-year battle with ovarian cancer, which she was diagnosed with in 2017. '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,' the '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.' Kelleher-Andrews began her career as a model and television actress before shifting into the world of elite matchmaking. Her skills were prominently featured on NBC's 2013 reality series 'Ready for Love,' produced by Eva Longoria and hosted by Giuliana and Bill Rancic. Her cousin, Morgan Kelleher, shared a Related Stories 4/22/2025 4/16/2025 'Amber always dreamt of being a mother and that became a reality after she married the love of her life, Nico. We all enjoyed watching her as a mother because she was so inclusive with us in celebrating and supporting her kids,' he wrote. Morgan also shared details regarding his late cousin's battle with ovarian cancer. 'Amber first fought ovarian cancer in 2017 and within 3 months her stage 4 cancer was in full remission,' he said. 'She fought for over 4 months this year, and never complained about the pain but found every opportunity to crack a joke, or make someone laugh.' Kelleher-Andrews' final Instagram 'The bonds we create, the energy we exchange, and the way we lift each other up are what truly makes life extraordinary,' she concluded the post. Outside of matchmaking, Kelleher-Andrews dedicated time to philanthropy. She served on the board of Virgin Unite, the charitable arm of Richard Branson's Virgin Group. Branson paid 'We feel so fortunate to have had her as part of the Virgin Unite family for over a decade,' he said. A celebration of life will be held in Santa Barbara, California, in the coming months. According to family members, her final resting place will be in Hanalei, Hawaii.
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
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."
Express Tribune
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Celebrity matchmaker Amber Kelleher-Andrews dies at 56
Amber Kelleher-Andrews, a renowned Hollywood matchmaker who worked with stars like Eva Longoria, Hoda Kotb, and Paula Abdul, has passed away at the age of 56. According to a statement from her family shared with Kelleher-Andrews died on April 13 following a prolonged battle with ovarian cancer. She will be laid to rest in Hanalei, Hawaii. Kelleher-Andrews, who initially worked as a model and actress, became widely recognized in the relationship consulting world. She starred alongside Eva Longoria in the 2013 NBC reality series Ready for Love and made expert appearances on programs such as Good Morning America, Today, and 20/20. Throughout her career, she worked with a range of high-profile clients including singer Paula Abdul, comedian David Spade, and former NFL player Terrell Owens. Her cousin, Morgan Kelleher, shared that Amber was diagnosed with Stage 4 ovarian cancer in 2017. Although her cancer initially went into remission within three months, it later returned more aggressively. Morgan described her resilience, noting that she fought for months without complaint, maintaining her humor and positivity throughout. Kelleher-Andrews was the CEO of Kelleher International, one of the largest matchmaking firms in the United States, founded by her mother, Jill Kelleher-Andrews, in 1986. In addition to her matchmaking career, she served on the board of Virgin Unite, the nonprofit arm of Virgin Group. Virgin founder Richard Branson paid tribute to her, writing on X that Kelleher-Andrews was "a treasure — radiating joy, love, and purpose wherever she went." Aside from matchmaking, Kelleher-Andrews had a background in acting, appearing under the stage name Amber Van Lent in 1990s films such as Bloodsport III, Mind Rage, and Lying Eyes, as well as TV series like Baywatch and Melrose Place. Morgan Kelleher said she would want to be remembered as a joyful mother who loved swimming, dancing, singing, and cherishing every sunset.
Fox News
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Hollywood matchmaker, who worked with Eva Longoria and David Spade, dead at 56
Amber Kelleher-Andrews, best known for her work as a celebrity matchmaker, has died. She was 56. The relationship expert's matchmaking company, Kelleher International, shared a heartfelt tribute after her death. "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. 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 statement read. In 2013, Kelleher-Andrews worked with "Desperate Housewives" star Eva Longoria on the reality television series, "Ready for Love." Kelleher-Andrews was featured and offered her dating advice on the short-lived show. "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. 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," the heartfelt tribute continued. Kelleher-Andrews was also featured on Comedy Central's "The Show Biz Show with David Spade" as she helped him look for romance during a humorous segment. "We are forever inspired by Amber's light, her belief in love, and her extraordinary gift for bringing people together. 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," the statement concluded. The Hollywood matchmaker's work was additionally featured on "Good Morning America," "Nightline," "Extra," "Entertainment Tonight" and more. In 2023, Kelleher-Andrews previously spoke with Fox News Digital to share her insight on a relationship trend at the time – why short women like dating tall men and vice versa. Kelleher-Andrews, who's from Montecito, California, told Fox News Digital that while women tend to be paired with tall men, confident men don't seem to care as much. "My most confident male clientele don't have a height preference at all," said Kelleher-Andrews. "They are completely comfortable with the female partner being any height, including much taller." She added, "I have noticed that these extremely confident men are so secure in who they are and what they bring to the table that they don't find those extra inches as a must-have or a prerequisite for love." However, the majority of her male clients have voiced a height preference, and eight times out of 10 they've requested to be partnered with a woman who's shorter than them, said Kelleher-Andrews. With more than 30 years of experience in the match-making field, Kelleher-Andrews said she believed men generally "feel more masculine, confident or protective when they are significantly taller than their female partner."
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Celebrity Matchmaker Amber Kelleher, Who Worked with Eva Longoria on NBC Dating Series, Dead at 56
Amber Kelleher-Andrews, known for helping celebrities find love, has died. She was 56 years old. According to an official statement posted to the website of her matchmaking company, Kelleher International, the businesswoman died on April 13. A Facebook tribute from her cousin Morgan Kelleher said she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2017. '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. 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 official statement said. In her early years, the California native modeled and appeared on television through her 20s. As time went on, she was praised for her ability to help others find sparks with their soulmates — a skill put to use for the 2013 NBC show, Ready for Love, alongside hosts Giuliana and Bill Rancic. Related: Cuffing Season Is Upon Us — but What Does It Mean? Here's What Relationship Experts Have to Say About the Dating Phenomenon Eva Longoria produced the series. Kelleher-Andrews is credited with matching Fortune 500 CEOs and A-list celebrities as well as members of the British royal family and Rockefellers, The Hollywood Reporter said in a 2012 exclusive before the series aired. In September 2024, she gave PEOPLE a crash course in 'cuffing season' ahead of the cooler months. Her final Instagram post was a single shot of her smiling. Related: Richard Branson Surprise Officiates Virgin Atlantic Crew Members' Vegas Wedding for Airline's 40th Anniversary (Exclusive) '🌟 Love is the most powerful force in the universe. 💖 It's not just about romantic love—it's the connection we share with everyone around us. The bonds we create, the energy we exchange, and the way we lift each other up are what truly makes life extraordinary. ✨,' she wrote in the April 3 upload. The matchmaker concluded, 'Let's continue to nurture those connections and embrace love in all its forms. 💕' She lived by those same words. 'Amber always dreamt of being a mother and that became a reality after she married the love of her life, Nico. We all enjoyed watching her as a mother because she was so inclusive with us in celebrating and supporting her kids,' her cousin Morgan wrote in his Facebook tribute. Kelleher-Andrews was a board member at Virgin Unite, the philanthropic organization founded by Richard Branson, cofounder of the Virgin Group. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. 'Amber was a treasure to this world. Her joy, love, and sheer determination to make the world a better place was awe inspiring. We feel so fortunate to have had her as part of the Virgin Unite family for over a decade,' Branson, 74, said. 'Her legacy will live on in the many millions of peoples' lives she touched through her generosity and through sparking purpose in so many peoples' lives. She will be greatly missed, and we send our love to her entire family and to her children who she was so very proud of.' A celebration of life will be held for the entrepreneur in Santa Barbara in the next few months, Morgan said, adding that her final resting place will be Hanalei, Hawaii. Read the original article on People
