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Brad Pitt: Angelina is 'heroic'

Brad Pitt described his partner Angelina Jolie as "heroic" after the actress revealed she underwent a double mastectomy to reduce her risk of breast cancer.

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Brad Pitt calls Angelina Jolie 'heroic' after mastectomy

Brad Pitt has called his partner Angelina Jolie 'heroic'. Credit: Hahn-Marechal-Nebinger/ABACA/Press Association Images

Brad Pitt described his partner Angelina Jolie as "heroic" after the actress revealed she underwent a preventative double mastectomy.

He told the Evening Standard: “Having witnessed this decision firsthand, I find Angie’s choice, as well as so many others like her, absolutely heroic. I thank our medical team for their care and focus.

"All I want for is for her to have a long and healthy life, with myself and our children. This is a happy day for our family”, Pitt added.

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