Ben Affleck surprise young Batman fan in hospice

Press Trust of India  |  Los Angeles 

played a real-life superhero to an 11-year-old refugee named who is currently battling terminal cancer.

The "Batman" star came to know about the young boy's love for the superhero earlier this week and the took a break from filming "Triple Frontier" in to with him.

"Such a memorable day for who's a super #fan. He received a phone call from @BenAffleck today. Thanks to the widespread community support and helping us deliver on our mission: To Improve the Lives of Those We Serve," Hospice centre tweeted.

Affleck also offered to help fly Mukuta's mother from to to be with her son during this difficult time.

"#HospiceAtlanta & Mukuta's family are so thankful to @BenAffleck, who following his conversation w/yesterday, has graciously offered 2 fly his mother from to reunite with her son," the center said. "A true superhero in action!".

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First Published: Sat, April 07 2018. 15:40 IST