Matt Damon's father dies of cancer aged 74 as the troubled actor's career is rocked by outrage over his sexual assault comments.
Matt Damon's father dies of cancer aged 74 as the troubled actor's career is rocked by outrage over his sexual assault comments.
Matt Damon's father has died in Massachusetts at age 74 after a long battle with cancer.
Kent Damon passed away on December 14 after suffering of complications from multiple myeloma, a rare blood disease that affects bone marrow.
Kent's condition had worsened in recent months, with Matt, 47, asking fans to pray for his ailing father a few weeks ago.
Speaking to Extra, Matt said: 'It's been a slow unfolding; my dad's sick, so that's been a process we're going through. We'll take any prayers you got, so throw 'em up there.'
Matt has worked to raise awareness and money for cancer research and treatment since his father was diagnosed in 2010.
Matt Damon's father has died in Massachusetts at age 74 after a long battle with cancer.
Kent Damon passed away on December 14 after suffering of complications from multiple myeloma, a rare blood disease that affects bone marrow.
Kent's condition had worsened in recent months, with Matt, 47, asking fans to pray for his ailing father a few weeks ago.
Speaking to Extra, Matt said: 'It's been a slow unfolding; my dad's sick, so that's been a process we're going through. We'll take any prayers you got, so throw 'em up there.'
Matt has worked to raise awareness and money for cancer research and treatment since his father was diagnosed in 2010.