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February 28, 2009 · 12:21 PM
Ben Affleck fulfills a dying young man’s three-year-old wish
By Robin Leach
Ben Affleck at the Sundance Film Festival.
Photo: Marion Curtis/StarPix
Actor Ben Affleck has arrived in Las Vegas to fulfill a wish for a terminally ill young man.
Ben checked into a celebrity suite at the Fantasy Tower of George Maloof's Palms. He arrived in time last night to host a dinner party for 15 people in the N9NE Steakhouse there. Other guests dining in the hot celebrity restaurant learned that Ben was in Sin City to fulfill a heart-wrenching celebrity request.
Medical experts had told a young man that he would not likely live long past age 18. His wish was that if he made it to his 21st birthday that he wanted to fly to Vegas and gamble with Ben Affleck. The actor agreed three years ago to grant the wish -- and the dream coming true helped keep the unidentified teenager alive!
Jenna Morton, wife of N9NE owner Peter Morton, who was dining in the restaurant last night, heard the incredible story and sent over complimentary desserts for the 15 people. Ben then took the young man to play blackjack and roll the dice at craps.
No word as to any winnings! Ben, with Amstel Light in hand, then led the group up to The Playboy Club atop the Fantasy Tower, where they won a dance floor VIP table and continued partying there early this morning.
Photographers were requested not to take photos of the young man and the group in order to protect and respect his privacy. Vegas Deluxe has been unable to learn how long Ben and the young man are staying at the Palms on his gaming debut weekend.
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