Johnny Depp's daughter ill, hospitalized

**Merlot-N-Bali** · March 8th, 2007, 05:51 AM

Prayers to them.

Depp'S VIGIL FOR SICK DAUGHTER
SEVEN-YEAR-OLD LILY-ROSE IN HOSPITAL IN BRITAIN
Exclusive by Fiona Cummins And Stephen Moyes 08/03/2007
STUNNED Johnny Depp is frantic with worry as beloved daughter Lily-Rose lies seriously ill, a hospital source said yesterday.

The 43-year-old Pirates of the Caribbean star and partner Vanessa Paradis have barely left the little girl's bedside since she was rushed to hospital nine days ago.

The source said: "The staff immediately recognised him when he walked through the door. He has not asked for any special favours but just wants the best for his child, like any parent.

"It is such a difficult time for him but he is hanging in there for the sake of his daughter and the whole family is just praying that she gets better. They are taking each day as it comes.

"It's been an emotional rollercoaster for all of them and he's been worrying himself silly. He wouldn't wish this on anyone and has been finding it hard keeping it together. He's a devoted dad and is spending as much time as he can with Lily."

Johnny has been using a staff entrance to get into the hospital without attracting attention. He arrives for visits in a blacked-out people carrier.

The actor, currently shooting new movie Sweeney Todd at Pinewood Studios, is also accompanied by a security team.

The Mirror knows what Lily-Rose's medical condition is and where she is being treated in the UK but is not revealing details out of respect for family privacy.

Johnny is a dedicated father and has often talked about how Lily-Rose, seven, and four-year-old son John Jack have transformed his life.

He said: "You can't plan the kind of deep love that results in children. Fatherhood was not a conscious decision. It was part of the wonderful ride I was on. All the math finally worked.

"I just want to watch my kids grow up and make sure they're healthy and happy, "They are the greatest thing that has ever happened to me. I have never in my life thought it was possible to feel such profound, deep love.

"Being a dad has given me great strength, great perspective, great calm. I'm a total homebody, just hanging out with my kids. More than anything, I love being with my family."

Johnny and 34-year-old French singer Vanessa have been together for nine years. He previously dated Kate Moss and Winona Ryder.

In his latest film Johnny plays Benjamin Barker - better known as the murderous demon barber Sweeney Todd.

Johnny's Pirates of The Caribbean sequel Dead Man's Chest made £536million worldwide. It is the third highest grossing film ever behind Titanic and Lord of The Rings: The Return of The King.

The publicist for Sweeney Todd and Johnny's LA spokesman Robin Baum both declined to comment last night.

Mirror.co.uk - Showbiz - DEPP'S VIGIL FOR SICK DAUGHTER

**MoodyJenny86** · March 8th, 2007, 05:56 AM

Oh dear...

Not good!

I hope she is okay!!!

**MissKat** · March 8th, 2007, 05:58 AM

Thats so sad

Get well soon Lily-Rose

**Soth** · March 8th, 2007, 06:05 AM

This is terrible news

**LynnieD** · March 8th, 2007, 06:44 AM

Wow, wonder what is wrong?? Hope she gets better soon! He seems like a super hands on kind of dad--he must be crushed.

Get better!

**effie2** · March 8th, 2007, 07:06 AM

Dear God,no,that is so sad,poor girl and parents.
I just wish them all the best,i cant stop thinking it has to be menengitis or however its spelled.
It happens often this time of the year.
I just hope the little angel will recover,cant even think how a parent can cope after losing a child.
God or whatever be with them.Oh,my poor,poor Johnny.............

**Soth** · March 8th, 2007, 07:18 AM

^ I wondered the same thing. Big warm fuzzies and get well thoughts from my dearest and I to the poor little one...

**Rondette** · March 8th, 2007, 07:22 AM

He lives round my way. A colleague of mine at work has actually had post with his name on it delivered to her by mistake. I wonder if it is a local hospital?

I hope she pulls through.

**TheMoog** · March 8th, 2007, 07:39 AM

Poor wee mite. Hope she pulls through.

**Born In A Brothel** · March 8th, 2007, 07:56 AM

How terrible. Get well, little one.

**luv2bthin** · March 8th, 2007, 08:12 AM

i hope she gets well very soon

**Speranza** · March 8th, 2007, 08:47 AM

I hope we get to hear she's recovering soon,this is a parent's worst nightmare

**tiggle** · March 8th, 2007, 09:42 AM

Originally Posted by Rondette

He lives round my way. A colleague of mine at work has actually had post with his name on it delivered to her by mistake. I wonder if it is a local hospital?

I hope she pulls through.

I would be SO tempted to open that.... Or to bring it round to their house

Very worrying, this story. It's kind of cool that they are allowed a bit of privacy in this (hope it stays that way).
Let's hope she gets well!