Chris Affleck, Mother of Oscar Winners Ben and Casey Affleck, Dies at 83
Chris Affleck, the mother of actors Ben and Casey Affleck, has died at the age of 83.
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Chris Affleck, mother to Oscar winners Ben and Casey Affleck, has passed away. Multiple reports confirm her death at age 83, citing a previous pancreatic cancer diagnosis in accounts provided by People.com.
Coverage from WCVB, The Hollywood Reporter, and Just Jared identifies the family's loss, with the latter outlet noting the publication of an obituary in the Boston Globe. Reporting discrepancies exist regarding her age, as some outlets list her at 82 while others state 83.
Future developments will depend on family statements or further announcements regarding funeral arrangements or memorial services. Current coverage does not specify further details.
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How old was Chris Affleck at the time of her death?
Coverage is inconsistent, with reports listing her age as either 82 or 83.
What caused the death of Chris Affleck?
People.com reported that she died following a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.
Where was the obituary for Chris Affleck published?
According to Just Jared, an obituary was published in the Boston Globe.
Coverage (7)
- Local obituary: Christopher Affleck, mother to Ben and Casey, dies at 83 Boston.com · 7h ago
- Ben and Casey Affleck’s mother dies at 83 WCVB · 7h ago
- Ben & Casey Affleck Mourn Death of Mother Chris Anne with Boston Globe Obituary Just Jared · 7h ago
- Ben Affleck’s mother has died aged 82 Yahoo · 7h ago
- Ben and Casey Affleck’s Mother Chris Dies at 83 Following Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis People.com · 7h ago
- Chris Affleck, Mother of Oscar Winners Ben and Casey Affleck, Dies at 83 The Hollywood Reporter · 7h ago broke it first
- Chris Affleck, Mother of Oscar Winners Ben and Casey Affleck, Dies at 83 The Hollywood Reporter · 8h ago broke it first
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