Ben Affleck Breaks Silence on Both His Parents Dying This Year
- On Wednesday, September 30, Ben Affleck reflected on losing both parents during an appearance on Kerry Washington's podcast Streets. He disclosed that his father Timothy Affleck died in April and his mother Chris Affleck in June.
- Chris Affleck died in June at age 83 following a pancreatic cancer diagnosis. Earlier, Casey Affleck confirmed their father Timothy also passed away in April 2026.
- Ben shared that losing his parents caused him to "deeply appreciate" his mother's "sacrifice and commitment". He also recently discovered private letters revealing her early ambitions in California.
- The Gone Girl actor acknowledged that while his relationship with Timothy was rocky, the "principal lesson and legacy" of his father's life was that he "dramatically improved it" through sobriety. This recognition reflects his adult understanding that parents are simply people doing their best.
- Casey also expressed the significance of their parents at the Venice Film Festival, stating they were "very important" to him. Both brothers have publicly processed their grief throughout 2026.
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In April and June, Ben Affleck's parents died. After that, the actor discovered letters from his mother – and has a different picture of her ever since.
American actor and director Ben Affleck has spoken publicly for the first time about the loss of both his parents, who passed away within a span of just two months. His father, Timothy Affleck, died in April, while his mother, Chris Affleck, passed away on June 2 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. In an episode of the podcast “Streets We Grow Up On,” hosted by actress Kerry Washington, Ben revealed that these losses have greatly influenced t…
"It's heavy": Ben Affleck breaks the silence on the death of his parents two months apart
He and his brother Casey Affleck lost both parents this year, a pain that still persists.
Ben Affleck finds old letters from his mother after the loss of his parents. What it says does not let him go.
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ekritiThe actor's mother passed away in June and his father in April.
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