Angelina
Jolie’s beloved aunt Debbie died after a battle with breast cancer on
Sunday morning (26.05.13) in California. Angelina Jolie’s aunt has lost
her battle with breast cancer.
The
‘Salt’ actress – who recently revealed she underwent a double
mastectomy after she was identified as carrying the BRCA1 cancer gene,
which gave her an 87 per cent chance of developing breast cancer and a
50 per cent risk of ovarian cancer – and her family are in mourning
after her aunt Debbie Martin, 61, passed away at Palomar Hospital in
Escondido, California on Sunday morning (26.05.13).
The
Oscar-winner’s uncle Ron Martin confirmed the sad news and praised the
37-year-old star and her brother James Haven for their support.
He
told E! News: “Angelina has been in touch throughout the week and her
brother Jamie has been with us, giving his support day by day. They both
loved Debbie very much and although Angie is not able to come right now
she has sent her love and support, which was very nice.
“We
have seen Angelina a number of times since Debbie was diagnosed with
breast cancer and Debbie and I were both very proud of her recent
decision to have the double mastectomy and to do everything she can to
keep her family from having to go through what we’ve been through.
“Angelina’s
father Jon Voight has also been tremendously supportive – he came down
to see Debbie last Sunday and spent the whole day, talking with her and
sharing his love and I know Debbie really enjoyed seeing him and talking
with him.”
Debbie is survived by her husband Ron and their two sons Chris and Cory Martin.
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