Chris Affleck, Mother of Oscar Winners Ben and Casey Affleck, Dies at 83 - The Hollywood Reporter
Chris Affleck, a former public school teacher and mother of actors Ben and Casey Affleck, has passed away at age 83. She was a dedicated educator and civil rights advocate who played a significant role in her sons' early careers.
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The passing of a notable figure's parent often draws public interest, and her background as a civil rights activist adds a layer of historical significance to her life story.
Chris Anne Affleck, the mother of Oscar winners Ben Affleck and Casey Affleck , died June 2, her family announced . She was 83 and diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in December.
Christine Anne Boldt was born in New York City in December 1942. She was a graduate of Harvard University and spent 35 years as a public school teacher. She retired in 2008 and was a fierce civil rights advocate throughout her life, having served as one of the original freedom riders who went into the Deep South during the 1960s.
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