Chris Affleck, mother of Ben and Casey Affleck, dies following cancer battle
Chris Affleck, mother of actors Ben and Casey Affleck, has passed away at age 83 following a battle with pancreatic cancer. A former educator and civil rights activist, she was a significant influence on her sons' careers.
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The passing of a prominent figure's parent often draws public interest, and her background as a civil rights activist adds a layer of historical significance.
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facebook --> twitter --> whatsup --> linkded --> email MORE (3) Messenger Whatsapp --> Photo: NBAE Chris Anne Affleck, the mother of Oscar-winning actors Ben Affleck and Casey Affleck, has died at the age of 83 following a battle with pancreatic cancer.
Her family announced that Chris passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 2 after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in December. They shared that one of her final wishes was to see her grandson, Atticus, graduate from high school, a milestone she attended with her family on May 31, just days before her death.
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