Did Ben Affleck finally break his devastating silence about losing both his parents?
The Oscar winner dropped a bombshell during his recent appearance on the “Streets We Grew Up On” podcast, finally addressing the tragic deaths of his parents, Chris and Timothy, who passed away earlier this year. Sources say the actor was visibly emotional as he opened up about the unimaginable pain of losing both parents within months of each other.
“I don’t think people understand how empty your life becomes when you lose the two people who literally created you,” Affleck reportedly said during the heart-wrenching interview. “It’s not just sadness – it’s like your entire foundation crumbles.” The 49-year-old also revealed he’s been attending therapy regularly and leaned heavily on his ex-wife Jennifer Garner for support during this darkest period of his life.
Fans have been absolutely devastated by the news, flooding social media with messages of love and support for the grieving star. Many took to Twitter calling him “brave” for speaking out, while others shared their own stories of parental loss using #TeamBen.
What do you think A) He should have kept this private B) It’s brave to share his grief