Ben and Casey Affleck's parents both died earlier this year
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Key Points:
- Casey Affleck revealed during the 2026 Venice International Film Festival that he lost both his parents this year, dedicating his film "Company" to them; his father, Timothy “Tim” Byers Affleck, passed away earlier this year, though the exact date is unclear.
- Casey’s mother, Christopher “Chris” Anne Affleck, died in June at age 83 after battling pancreatic cancer for six months.
- Tim Affleck, who held various jobs and battled alcoholism, achieved 30 years of sobriety before his death; both Ben and Casey Affleck are recovering alcoholics who credit their father's example for inspiring lasting change.
- The Affleck brothers were raised by their mother in Massachusetts after their parents' divorce around 1984, with limited contact with their father until he sought treatment and they reconnected.
- Casey’s film "Company" also features his sons, and he emphasized how personal hardships can be transformed into artistic expression, highlighting vulnerability and honesty in creative work.
