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Chris Affleck: Teacher, Advocate, Legacy | Raleigh News
Chris Affleck, mother of Oscar-winning actors Ben and Casey Affleck, passed away peacefully two days after witnessing her grandson graduate high school — a final wish fulfilled in May 2026. Diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in December 2025, she lived with grace and purpose, leaving behind a legacy of teaching, activism, and unwavering support for her sons’ careers. A Harvard-educated educator for over three decades, she later volunteered for Obama’s campaign, advocated for water justice in Palestine, and helped launch the Sustainable Cape project. Her early mentorship — including helping Ben…
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