Tim Affleck, Father of Ben and Casey Affleck, Dies at 78

By United One News · AI-generated summary of 2 outlets' reporting

Published 9 Sept 2026, 01:45 UTC · Updated 9 Sept 2026, 02:09 UTC

AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: Timothy “Tim” Affleck, the father of actors Ben and Casey Affleck, died in 2024 at the age of 78. The death followed the passing of his wife, Christopher Anne Affleck, in June of the same year. Tim had worked as an actor and playwright and later served as a counselor in an alcohol rehabilitation center after overcoming alcoholism. The brothers announced the news publicly at the Venice Film Festival, dedicating Casey’s new film to their parents.

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How each side framed it

Casey Affleck Confirms His, Ben Affleck's Father Tim Affleck’s Death, Three Months After Mom Chris’ Passing

Timeline

First reported by Times Now on 9 Sept 2026, 01:45 UTC; 2 articles from 2 outlets so far.

Who is covering this story

• Right-leaning (2): Times Now, Times of India

Sources

• Casey Affleck Confirms His, Ben Affleck's Father Tim Affleck’s Death, Three Months After Mom Chris’ Passing — Times Now (right-leaning) · 9 Sept 2026, 01:45 UTC
• Ben Affleck and Casey Affleck’s father, Timothy Affleck, passes away — Times of India (right-leaning) · 9 Sept 2026, 02:09 UTC

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