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Ben and Casey Affleck's mother dies at 83 from pancreatic cancer
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Teddy Grant , KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· July 24, 2026
· 1 min read
Chris Affleck was given six months to live, according to her obituary.
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Key takeaway Further details about Chris Affleck's life and passing can be found through KTSM 9 News, the source of this information.
Chris Affleck, the mother of Ben and Casey Affleck, has passed away at the age of 83 due to pancreatic cancer. According to her obituary, she was given a prognosis of six months to live.
Further details about Chris Affleck's life and passing can be found through KTSM 9 News, the source of this information.
The news of her passing has been reported, but additional information is available from the original source, KTSM 9 News in El Paso , TX.
Why this matters in The El Paso
Chris Affleck's passing at 83 from pancreatic cancer is a somber reminder of the impact this disease has on families in El Paso. As the city continues to support local health initiatives, the Affleck family's experience puts a face to the need for ongoing research and care for those affected by pancreatic cancer. El Paso's own medical community has been working to improve outcomes for patients with this diagnosis, and stories like Chris Affleck's underscore the importance of these efforts. While the Affleck family's connection to El Paso may be through the local news outlet that reported her passing, the issue of pancreatic cancer is a local one, affecting families and individuals throughout the city. As El Pasoans, we can look to local organizations and healthcare providers to see how they are working to address this disease and support those impacted by it.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 24, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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