Ben Affleck and Casey Affleck's mom dies of pancreatic cancer at 83
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Key Points:
- Christopher Anne Affleck, mother of actors Ben and Casey Affleck, passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 2 at age 83 after battling pancreatic cancer.
- Diagnosed in December 2025 and given six months to live, her greatest wish was to see her grandson graduate high school, which she attended on May 31, 2026, before passing two days later.
- Born in 1942, Chris was an activist and educator who graduated from Harvard, taught public school for 35 years, and volunteered for causes including Barack Obama's campaign and water justice in Palestine.
- She and her ex-husband Timothy Affleck raised Ben and Casey, instilling a love for the arts that influenced their successful acting careers.
- Chris is survived by her two sons and five grandchildren, including Casey’s children Indiana and Atticus, and Ben’s children Violet, Fin, and Sam.
