Ben Affleck and Casey Affleck's mom, Chris Anne Affleck, dead at 83 after pancreatic cancer battle
"She did so, attending with her family on May 31, 2026. A friend of my mom’s was a casting director so, really as kind of a lark," Ben told Parade in October 2007. "I had a couple of acting jobs that had just enough exposure to give me the option to continue if I wanted to.
- ▪"She did so, attending with her family on May 31, 2026.
- ▪A friend of my mom’s was a casting director so, really as kind of a lark," Ben told Parade in October 2007.
- ▪"I had a couple of acting jobs that had just enough exposure to give me the option to continue if I wanted to.
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| Canonical URL | https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/ben-affleck-casey-afflecks-mom-chris-anne-affleck-dead-83-after-pancreatic-cancer-battle |
| Publication time | Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:36:03 -0400 |
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Departed Ben Affleck and Casey Affleck's mom, Chris Anne Affleck, dead at 83 after pancreatic cancer battle Chris Anne Affleck, a Harvard graduate and Freedom Summer activist, died peacefully in her sleep on June 2 By Lori A Bashian Fox News Published July 24, 2026 5:36pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Ben Affleck explains why Michael Jordan's approval was crucial for making 'AIR' Ben Affleck, who stars in and directs "AIR," explained at a press conference that he met with the NBA legend before getting started on the film. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Ben Affleck and Casey Affleck's mom has died following a battle with cancer.
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