Ben and Casey Affleck Are Mourning Their Mom (and It's Heart-Wrenching)
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Get your tissues ready because we’ve got some devastating news in the world of family drama. The messy yet lovable Affleck brothers, Ben and Casey, are reportedly heartbroken over the passing of their mom, Chris Affleck, who lost her battle with pancreatic cancer on June 2 — can you even imagine? She was 83, and the plot thickens because she was diagnosed just last December (RIP, indeed). Chris wasn’t just your average mom; she was a Harvard grad, a public school teacher, and a civil rights advocate. Talk about being a total powerhouse!
Married to their dad, Timothy Affleck, she raised two little stars, Ben and Casey, before they all headed to Massachusetts post-1975. But guess what? The marriage didn’t last, and they split when Ben was just a kid — and you thought your family had drama!
Chris was out there cheering on her boys like a pro, even hooking Ben up with her Harvard roommate who just happened to be a casting director. Can you say ‘stage mom’ vibes? This woman was working hard to get Ben those commercial gigs like it was her job! Let’s not forget that iconic Oscars moment in 1998 when she was there with Ben, who celebrated winning that shiny Academy Award for Good Will Hunting alongside Matt Damon. Like, imagine the thrill in that room!
Now the Affleck clan is in a bittersweet moment as they navigate this loss. We’re sending all the love and vibes their way as they remember their incredible mom — may she rest in peace.
—Scout