Ben Affleck’s Brother Shares Emotional Family News Months After Mom’s Death
Casey Affleck said his father died earlier this year and dedicated his film Company to both parents, who died months apart.
- On Tuesday, September 8, 2026, actor Casey Affleck revealed at the Venice International Film Festival that his father, Timothy Byers Affleck, passed away earlier this year without disclosing the specific date.
- The family suffered an earlier loss when their mother, Chris Anne, died in June at 83 following a six-month battle with pancreatic cancer, meaning Ben Affleck and Casey Affleck lost both parents this year.
- Casey dedicated his film Company to his parents, stating, "It's dedicated to my parents because I lost both my mom and my dad this year." He expressed regret they could not see the work he directed and co-wrote.
- Featuring roles for his sons Indiana and Atticus, the project allowed Casey to process grief through art; he noted, "You can take all of the hardest experiences in your life and put them into your work."
- Reflecting on his father, who worked as a mechanic and bartender before focusing on recovery from alcoholism, Casey said, "Part of being an adult is learning that your parents are just people.
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American actor and director Casey Affleck has revealed that his father, Timothy Affleck, passed away earlier this year. The news comes just three months after the death of his mother, Christine Affleck, who passed away on June 2 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. The 51-year-old Oscar winner confirmed the loss during a press conference at the Venice Film Festival, where he was presenting his new film, “Company.” “The film is dedicated to my …
Ben Affleck suffers heartbreaking family loss months after mother's passing
Ben Affleck suffers heartbreaking family loss months after mother's passingBen Affleck lost both of his both parents earlier this year, revealed the actor’s brother, Casey Affleck.The 51-year-old actor broke the heartbreaking news at the 2026 Venice International Film Festival on Tuesday...
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