Ben Affleck’s mother dies at his Los Angeles home, cause of death revealed

Chris Anne Affleck, the mother of actors Ben and Casey Affleck, has passed away at the age of 83, as revealed by a recently obtained death certificate. The document indicates that she died from cardiopulmonary arrest at her son’s residence in Los Angeles on June 2, with pancreatic adenocarcinoma recognized as a significant contributing factor in her demise.

The death certificate details the time of her passing as approximately 10:52 a.m. It specifies that she was visiting her son’s home at the time of her death, highlighting her close familial ties. Reports indicate that no autopsy was performed, and at the time the certificate was filed, her remains were in transit to a funeral home in Las Vegas.

According to a media source, no immediate comments were provided from a representative for Ben Affleck, who is known for his roles in films such as “Good Will Hunting” and “Armageddon.”

Chris Affleck’s health had been declining for several months. Her battle with pancreatic cancer had begun in December of the previous year, when she was given a prognosis of just six months to live. Despite her illness, she was noted for having passed away peacefully in her sleep, suggesting a dignified end to her life after years of teaching and nurturing her family.

Born in New York City in December 1942, Chris Affleck graduated from Harvard University and spent over 35 years teaching in public schools before her retirement in 2008. Her family, particularly her two sons, have always been a source of pride for her, and they were identified in her obituary as her “favorite young people.”

Chris is also survived by her five grandchildren, including Ben Affleck’s children with ex-wife Jennifer Garner: Violet, Seraphina, and Sam, along with Casey’s children, Indiana and Atticus, whom he shares with ex-partner Summer Phoenix. Remarkably, one of Chris’s last wishes was to witness her grandson Atticus graduate from high school, a milestone she celebrated just days before her passing.

The news of her death has resonated throughout the community, with many close to her remembering her legacy as a devoted mother and educator.

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