The Affleck family is mourning the loss of Timothy “Tim” Byers Affleck, the father of actors Ben Affleck and Casey Affleck, whose death earlier in 2026 was publicly revealed by Casey during the Venice Film Festival.
Casey Affleck shared the news on September 8 while attending a press conference for his new film Company, which premiered at the 2026 Venice International Film Festival. Discussing the deeply personal significance of the project, Casey revealed that he had lost both of his parents during the year.
The announcement marked the first public confirmation of Timothy Affleck’s death. Until Casey spoke about his father in Venice, the family had kept the loss private.
Casey dedicated Company to his parents, explaining that they had been very important to him and that he had hoped they would live long enough to see the film.
Timothy Affleck Cause of Death
The specific cause of Timothy Affleck’s death has not been disclosed.
Casey Affleck did not provide a date of death or explain the circumstances surrounding his father’s passing during his Venice press conference. As a result, no particular illness, accident or medical condition should be identified as the cause without confirmation from the family.
What is known is that Timothy died sometime earlier in 2026, before Casey’s appearance at the Venice Film Festival in September.
The family’s decision to keep the circumstances private has left many details about his final months unknown.
Remembering Timothy Affleck
Timothy Affleck lived a life far removed from the Hollywood spotlight that later surrounded his sons.
He had connections to Boston’s theater community and worked a variety of jobs during his lifetime, including as a stage manager, mechanic and janitor. He also had aspirations as a playwright and actor.
Ben Affleck has previously spoken about his father’s struggles with alcoholism and his eventual sobriety. In earlier interviews, Ben described his father’s decision to stop drinking as an important achievement, noting that Timothy maintained his sobriety for decades.
Those experiences became part of the family’s history and were discussed publicly by Ben and Casey at different points in their careers.
Timothy and Christopher Anne “Chris” Affleck raised their two sons in the Boston area before eventually divorcing. Ben was born in 1972, followed by Casey in 1975.
Although his sons went on to become internationally recognized actors and filmmakers, Timothy’s own working-class background remained an important part of the family’s story.
Timothy Affleck and His Sons
Ben and Casey Affleck both built successful careers in the entertainment industry, becoming two of Hollywood’s most recognizable actors.
Ben gained international fame through films including Good Will Hunting, Argo, Gone Girl and The Town, while Casey earned an Academy Award for his performance in Manchester by the Sea.
Both brothers have spoken over the years about their upbringing and the influence of their parents.
Timothy’s life therefore remains connected to the story of two sons who eventually became major figures in American cinema.
A Difficult Year for the Affleck Family
Timothy’s death came during an especially painful year for the Affleck family.
His former wife and the mother of Ben and Casey, Chris Anne Affleck, died on June 2, 2026, at the age of 83. Her death had been publicly announced earlier this summer.
Casey later revealed that losing both parents in the same year had deeply affected him.
That grief became particularly significant while completing Company, Casey’s third feature as a director. The film was presented at Venice with Casey’s sons, Indiana and Atticus, among its cast, making the project an especially personal family milestone.
Casey explained that he wished his parents could have seen the finished movie and believed they would have appreciated it.
Timothy Affleck’s Legacy
Although Timothy Affleck was not a celebrity in his own right, his life and experiences formed part of the family background of two accomplished actors.
His sons have frequently spoken about their childhood, their parents and the challenges their family experienced while they were growing up.
For Ben and Casey, Timothy’s death represents the loss of a parent whose life preceded and helped shape the family story that would eventually become familiar to audiences around the world.
The public announcement of his death has also brought renewed attention to the family’s private grief after losing both parents within the same year.
Funeral and Memorial Information
Details about Timothy Affleck’s funeral, memorial service or burial arrangements have not been publicly disclosed.
The family has not announced additional information about his date of death or the circumstances surrounding his passing.
For now, the focus remains on remembering Timothy and respecting the privacy of his loved ones as they mourn.
Timothy Affleck is survived by his sons, Ben and Casey, and members of his extended family.
His death marks another significant loss for the Affleck family in 2026, a year that has brought profound personal grief alongside important professional milestones.
As Casey continues to share his work with audiences, Company will remain a lasting tribute to the parents he hoped would be there to see it.
May Timothy Affleck rest in peace, and may Ben, Casey and the entire Affleck family find comfort as they remember him.
