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Affleck Brothers Lose Both Parents; Casey Affleck Dedicates New Film at Venice
9/9/2026, 6:10:48 AM
Loss of Both Parents Announced at Venice
During a press conference for his film “Company” at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, Casey Affleck disclosed that his father, Timothy “Tim” Affleck, had died earlier in 2026. He also reiterated that his mother, Christopher Anne Affleck, had passed away in June after a six-month battle with pancreatic cancer. The brothers’ loss was described as “very important” to Casey and a driving influence on the film’s emotional tone.
Family Background and Parents’ Health
Tim Affleck, born March 21, 1950, held a variety of jobs—including janitor, auto mechanic and bartender—and pursued playwright ambitions. He struggled with alcoholism for much of his adult life but achieved sobriety in the early 1990s; Ben Affleck has said his father maintained “30 years of sobriety” (Ben Affleck, 2020). Both sons have spoken publicly about their own recovery journeys. Their mother, a former public-school teacher, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in December and died at age 83 in June 2026.
Official Remarks from the Afflecks
Casey explained that the film is a tribute to his parents, noting his desire to share the work with them. Ben, in earlier interviews, highlighted his father’s sobriety as a “tremendous amount of respect” and a lesson in personal change. These statements frame the personal loss as a source of artistic motivation for Casey’s current project.
Key Dates and Facts
- March 21, 1950 – Tim Affleck’s birth (source: Page Six).
- June 2026 – Christopher Anne Affleck’s death after a six-month cancer battle.
- Earlier in 2026 – Tim Affleck’s death (exact date not disclosed).
- May 31 – Mother’s grandson graduated two days before her death, fulfilling a final wish.
Verbatim Quotes
- “It’s dedicated to my parents because I lost both my mom and my dad this year,” — Argo. Casey
- “It’s dedicated to my parents because I lost both my mom and my dad this year, and they’re very important to me and I really wanted to show this movie to them, and I didn’t get to,” — Argo. Casey
These remarks underscore the brothers’ public acknowledgment of their parents’ influence and the personal significance of “Company” as a memorial work.
