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Ben and Casey Affleck honor their mother, Chris Anne Boldt, following her death at 83
Learn about the inspiring life and legacy of Ben and Casey Affleck's mother
Chris Anne Boldt, the mother of actors Ben and Casey Affleck, died peacefully in her sleep at age 83 following a battle with pancreatic cancer. Diagnosed in December and given six months to live, Boldt passed away in early June. Remembered by her loved ones as unconventional, she chose a dedicated career as a public school teacher after graduating from Harvard University.
Her deep political engagement was highlighted in 2014 when Ben learned on "Finding Your Roots" about her participation in the 1964 civil rights movement in Mississippi to register voters and fight injustice. Through sweet archival footage, including her accompanying Ben to the 1998 Oscars, the video offers a touching tribute to her wisdom on parenting, her humbleness, and the lasting values she passed down to her family.
