A terrible explosion rang out in the middle of the night sea off the coast of Miami, lighting up the entire sky. Ben Affleck’s luxury yacht, where he and his friends held a private party, suddenly turned into a giant fireball. The fire engulfed the boat in just a few seconds, black smoke billowed up, and the light reflected on the sea surface like a nightmare. People on the beach panicked when they saw the explosion from afar, many people screamed in despair. The Miami Coast Guard immediately confirmed: “The rescue team found Ben Affleck’s body in the rubble, there were no survivors.”
Witnesses shuddered as they recounted the terrifying moment. A fisherman near the area said: “I heard the roar of the engine, then suddenly there was a shocking explosion, like the sea surface exploded. Debris flew like rain, the bright fire made me dizzy.” A foreign tourist burst into tears: “I saw everyone on the boat screaming, then everyone disappeared in the sea of fire. I couldn’t believe I was witnessing this.” Paparazzi who were following the yacht accidentally took snapshots, flashes of light flashing in the smoke and fire, making the scene even more haunting.
Rescue teams rushed to the scene. Speedboats cut through the waves, marine firefighters sprayed water to put out the fire, paramedics dived to search for victims. A body was pulled up, quickly confirmed to be Ben Affleck. Paramedics hurriedly performed CPR on the deck of the boat, the defibrillator made desperate “swooshing” sounds, an oxygen mask was placed on his face. But the red monitor only showed an emotionless straight line. A doctor burst into tears, choking: “We did everything, but he passed away right after the explosion.” Ambulances blared their sirens on the shore, but only brought him back in mournful silence.
Jackson Memorial Hospital was put on emergency status, the ICU was lit all night, but there was no one left to take him to. The press crowded outside the gate, the police phones were on fire. The bad news spread at a terrifying speed, casting a shadow of grief over Hollywood.
Ben Affleck’s family was devastated. Jennifer Lopez burst into tears, unable to believe that the man who had accompanied her in her life had passed away. Close friends like Matt Damon and George Clooney were stunned, speechless. The US President said: “Ben Affleck was not only a movie star, but also a symbol of strength and passion for art. America has lost a great talent.”
On social media, millions of tweets exploded with the hashtags #PrayForBen and #GoodbyeAffleck. In Los Angeles, thousands of fans gathered on the Walk of Fame, lighting candles in front of the star bearing his name. In Boston, Ben’s hometown, fans sang through tears: “We will remember you, Ben.” In New York, Times Square played reruns of his classic films, while a sea of people stood silently in tears.
But the tragedy did not stop there. As thousands of fans flocked to Miami Beach to pay their respects, a wooden bridge leading to the memorial suddenly collapsed due to overload. Dozens of people fell into the sea, and the Coast Guard had to mobilize additional rescue helicopters. In the chaos, a helicopter had engine trouble and was forced to make an emergency landing, nearly causing a double tragedy. Bad news after bad news made the world suffocate.
On the last night, a sea of candles stretched from Los Angeles to Miami, from Boston to London. The small candles flickered like rolling waves, joining in the prayers. At St. Patrick’s Cathedral, thousands of people recited prayers together. In Hollywood, a symphony orchestra performed a somber piece of music in the dim light.
Ben Affleck passed away in a sea of fire off the coast of Miami, but his mark on cinema and the hearts of millions will last forever. Amidst the murmuring of the night waves, people whispered: “You are gone, but the legend never disappears.”
