Ben Affleck and Casey Affleck‘s family is mourning a heartbreaking loss… and now, more details have been revealed.
According to newly obtained records on Tuesday, the brothers’ beloved mother Chris Affleck officially died from cardiopulmonary arrest, with pancreatic adenocarcinoma listed as a significant underlying condition. Such incredibly sad news.
The death certificate and its official cause of death, first reported last night by People, sheds light on what ultimately led to Chris’ passing after news of her death surfaced earlier this month. While the Affleck family has largely kept the circumstances private, the newly released documents provide a clearer picture of the health battle she had apparently been facing.
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Meanwhile, Us Weekly is reporting further additional details about where Chris spent her final moments. According to that outlet, she died at Ben Affleck’s Los Angeles home, where she had reportedly been staying. The publication also notes that emergency responders were called to the residence before she was pronounced dead.
It’s a devastating chapter for one of Hollywood’s most famous families. Ben has always spoken lovingly about his mom, crediting her with encouraging both him and younger brother Casey to pursue acting from an early age. She worked as a teacher and was known for fostering their creativity long before either son became an Oscar winner.
The Affleck brothers have kept a relatively low profile since Chris’ passing, with the family understandably choosing to grieve in private. Neither Ben nor Casey has publicly commented on the newly reported details surrounding her cause of death.
Our hearts go out to Ben, Casey, and everyone who loved Chris as they continue navigating such an incredibly difficult loss. Losing a parent is never easy — and it’s clear this is a deeply painful time for the entire Affleck family.
Sending the whole family love…
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