Ben and Casey Affleck’s mother dies aged 83
Christopher Anne Affleck, mother of actors Ben and Casey Affleck, has passed away at age 83 following a battle with pancreatic cancer. She was a dedicated educator and a significant influence on her sons' early careers.
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Share article The mother of Oscar-winning brothers Ben and Casey Affleck has died aged 83, just two days after fulfilling her final wish to watch one of her grandchildren graduate from high school.
Christopher Anne “Chris” Affleck died in early June, six months after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in December 2025, according to an obituary published by her family.
Ben Affleck brought his mother to the 1998 Academy Awards, where he and Matt Damon won for Good Will Hunting. WireImage
Her final wish was to watch the graduation of her grandson Atticus. “She did so, attending with her family on May 31, 2026. She died peacefully, in her sleep, two days later,” the obituary shared.
Born Christopher Anne Boldt in New York City in 1942, Affleck attended Radcliffe College, becoming one of the early generations of Radcliffe women to receive Harvard diplomas.
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