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Health crisis: Angelina Jolie confirms two daughters forced to have surgery

"Fighting to survive" - by Delicia Smith
  • 10 Mar 2020

Angelina Jolie's daughters Zahara and Shiloh have both undergone surgeries in the past two months during what has been described as a "difficult time" by the actress.  

WATCH: Brad Pitt dedicates Oscar to his kids as he wins Best Supporting Actor Award

On International Women's Day on Sunday, the Maleficent star revealed in a candid first-person essay in Time details of the "medical challenges" faced by two of her children. 

"I have spent the last two months in and out of surgeries with my eldest daughter, and days ago watched her younger sister go under the knife for a hip surgery.

"They know that I am writing this, because I respect their privacy and we discussed it together and they encouraged me to write. They understand that going through medical challenges and fighting to survive and heal is something to be proud of," she shared. 

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Angelina with daughters Vivienne, Zahara, and Shiloh

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While the 55-year-old referred directly to her 15-year-old daughter Zahara, she didn't say which of her "younger sisters" had also undergone surgery. 

However, Shiloh, 13, has been photographed walking with the aid of crutches in recent days.  

"I have watched my daughters care for one another. My youngest daughter studied the nurses with her sister, and then assisted the next time. I saw how all my girls so easily stopped everything and put each other first, and felt the joy of being of service to those they love," she continued, praising Vivienne, 11 for her compassion and care during the family's health crisis. 

She then praised all her girls for their strength and for facing the challenges head-on.

"I also watched them their face fears with a resolute bravery. We all know that moment when no one else can help us, and all we can do is close our eyes and breathe. When only we can take the next step or breath through the pain, so we steady ourselves and do it."

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Angelina Jolie with children Knox Leon Jolie-Pitt, Vivienne Marcheline Jolie-Pitt, Pax Thien Jolie-Pitt, Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt, Zahara Marley Jolie-Pitt and Maddox Chivan Jolie-Pitt

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The proud mum implored readers to “value girls” while emphasising that their “softness, their openness and instinct to nurture and help others, must be appreciated and not abused.”

“My wish on this day is that we value girls. Care for them. And know that the stronger they grow, the healthier they will be and the more they will give back to their family and community,” she concluded her essay.

The star also gave her three boys — Maddox, 18, Pax, 16, and Knox, 11 — a mention, writing that they’ve also helped look after their sisters and that they have been “supportive and sweet.”

According to People, Ange has been by her kids’ side for the past two months as they were in and out of the hospital.

“She’s been in her pyjamas, in the paediatric ward, by their side,” the source said.

Angelina shares her six children with her ex-husband, Brad Pitt. 

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