Question

why did angelina jolie have her ovaries removed in 2015?
she tested positive for a brca1 mutation, and her female relatives died from breast or ovarian cancer.
she tested positive for a brca2 mutation.
she had ovarian cancer.
her mother, grandmother, and aunt died of either breast or ovarian cancer.
she previously had metastatic breast cancer.

Explanation:

Angelina Jolie had a BRCA1 mutation. This genetic mutation significantly increases the risk of breast and ovarian cancer. Her family history (female relatives dying from breast or ovarian cancer) also contributed to her decision to have her ovaries removed as a preventive measure. BRCA2 mutation (second option) is not the case here as per her public statements. She did not have ovarian cancer (third option) at the time of the ovary removal; it was a preventive step. While her mother, grandmother, and aunt (fourth option) having cancer is part of the risk - factor story, the BRCA1 mutation is a key specific factor. She did not have metastatic breast cancer (fifth option) that led to the ovary removal decision.

Answer:

She tested positive for a BRCA1 mutation, and her female relatives died from breast or ovarian cancer.