Chris Anne Affleck, mother of Oscar-winning actors Ben and Casey Affleck, passed away at 83 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. A lifelong educator, civil rights activist, and tireless community organizer, she was one of the original Freedom Riders and taught for 35 years in Massachusetts. Even after retirement, she remained deeply engaged—volunteering for Obama’s campaign, fighting for water justice in Palestine, and co-founding environmental initiatives. She died peacefully in her sleep just two days after attending her grandson’s graduation, leaving behind a legacy of courage, compassion, and unwavering commitment to justice.
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