Chris Affleck, the mother of actors Ben Affleck and Casey Affleck, has died at 83, and the cause of death has now been made public. The update came only days after the Affleck family shared news of the Boston matriarch’s passing in June.

According to the report, Chris Affleck had been battling pancreatic cancer before her death. The newly released information adds more detail to the family’s earlier announcement and sheds light on the illness she had been facing.

Chris Affleck was known publicly through her connection to her two Oscar-winning sons, but she was also a central figure in the Affleck family’s life. News of her death drew attention from fans of both Ben and Casey Affleck, as well as readers following updates on the family.

The revelation of her cause of death follows a period of mourning for the Afflecks and those close to them. With the family having recently announced her passing, the latest development clarifies the circumstances surrounding the loss of their mother.