Pitt praises Jolie as ‘heroic’ after mastectomy op

Brad Pitt last night praised his partner Angelina Jolie after she publicly revealed she has undergone a double mastectomy to reduce her high risk of breast cancer.

Jolie said she was speaking out to encourage women to address threats to their health.

Pitt said: “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.