Hollywood Matchmaker Amber Kelleher-Andrews, Who Linked Stars and Hearts, Dies at 56

Amber Kelleher-Andrews, the celebrated Hollywood matchmaker who helped celebrities like Eva Longoria and David Spade search for love, has died at the age of 56.

Kelleher International, the company she co-founded, announced her passing with a deeply emotional tribute. The statement called her a “matchmaking visionary” and praised her as a beloved wife, mother, and business leader, crediting her with transforming the agency into a global powerhouse for connection and romance.

Amber's work wasn’t just a quiet office affair—she became a bit of a celebrity herself. In 2013, she teamed up with Eva Longoria for the reality TV series "Ready for Love," sharing her relationship wisdom with a national audience. She even made a memorable appearance on Comedy Central, helping David Spade look for romance in a segment that, let’s face it, probably made a few viewers laugh and cringe in equal measure.

Her friends, family, and clients remember her for her boundless passion and her almost magical ability to bring people together. The tribute from her company said, “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.” It’s not every day you see so much love for a matchmaker, but Amber clearly had a knack for making connections that lasted.

Amber’s expertise wasn’t limited to famous faces—she was featured on "Good Morning America," "Nightline," "Extra," and "Entertainment Tonight," among others. She also wasn’t shy about her opinions on modern dating trends. In a 2023 interview, she shed light on why short women date tall men (and vice versa), noting that while many men request shorter partners, the most confident ones just don’t care about height. According to Amber, “They are completely comfortable with the female partner being any height, including much taller.” Her advice was always grounded in decades of experience, reminding us that confidence really is the ultimate matchmaker.

With over 30 years in the business, Amber Kelleher-Andrews leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and a Rolodex that probably knew no rival.