Boston Beauty Comforts Ben Affleck as He Recovers from Bronchitis

(andPOP) - Actor Ben Affleck was back in the hospital on Monday -- the third time since he has been ill with bronchitis, according to a report from World Entertainment News Network. But even though Affleck's former fianc?e has already tied the knot, the Boston boy was not alone as he coughed and hacked his way to health.

Affleck, 32, was comforted by a new love interest, Enza Sambataro, 26, who according to various sources is an account executive for WBZ-TV in Affleck's hometown of Boston.

The Boston Herald reported that the dark-haired beauty, who is half-Italian, can speak three languages and is a runner who plans to compete in the Chicago Marathon.

The ailing Affleck, who reportedly recuperated at his new girlfriend?s place, first went to the hospital a month ago and again this past Saturday, according to the WENN report. He was also forced to miss the June 2 London premiere of Jersey Girl because of the bronchitis.

Boston media outlets report that Affleck, who met the 5-foot-9, green-eyed Sambataro at Nomar Garciaparra's Nomar Bowl, had their first date at a Red Sox game and then spent a relaxing Memorial weekend at Sambataro's parent's house in New Hampshire.

On June 8, the Boston Globe reported that Affleck?s new gal pal had a past saying court records showed that she shoplifted about $305 worth of clothing from Bloomingdale?s three years ago and was told to stay away from the department store.