JOHNNY DEPP'S DAUGHTER HAD E-COLI

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Johnny Depp's daughter was left seriously ill after reportedly contracting the potentially-fatal E.coli virus.The Hollywood actor's seven-year-old, Lily-Rose, was hospitalised earlier this month with what was thought to be blood poisoning. However, production staff on Depp's latest movie have now revealed what the illness was and claim the deadly virus caused Lily-Rose's kidneys to shutdown. An insider on 'Sweeney Todd' is quoted by Britain's The Sun newspaper as saying: "Everyone was shocked when we were told the real reason for Lily-Rose's illness. It was touch and go for her for a while."Johnny - who also has a five-year-old son, John Jack, with long-term lover Vanessa Paradis - was distraught when Lily-Rose was initially hospitalised and kept a bedside vigil at the London hospital.The 43-year-old star has often spoken about how his children have completely turned his life around. He said: "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 never thought it was possible to feel such profound, deep love. Being a dad has given me great strength, great perspective, great calm. More than anything, I love being with my family."

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JOHNNY DEPP'S DAUGHTER WAS POISONED

Johnny Depp's daughter Lily-Rose has left hospital.The relieved actor carried the seven-year-old from the London hospital she has been staying in for nine days last night. Johnny's spokesman Robin Baum said: "We are happy to report that their daughter is doing much better. The family greatly appreciates the continued support and respect of their privacy."Johnny, 43, and his long-term partner Vanessa Paradis - along with their five-year-old son John Jack - took Lily-Rose back to their London hotel. While Lily Rose's illness was not disclosed, it has been reported she was hospitalised with blood poisoning after stepping on a rusty nail. A source told In Touch magazine : "After the wound was left untreated, blood poisoning developed. It has now spread through her body and has affected her vital organs."Johnny and Vanessa had been keeping a vigil by Lily Rose's bedside, who was said to be in a "serious condition" earlier this week.The family recently moved from France to an English farm house, while Johnny films 'Sweeney Todd'. A DreamWorks source said: "We have adjusted the schedule to accommodate Johnny's needs at this moment. We understand that Lily-Rose is improving. Obviously everybody at the studio is certainly with them in their good spirits."

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JOHNNY DEPP'S DAUGHTER SERIOUSLY ILL

Johnny Depp Will Do Anything For His Children

Johnny Depp's daughter Lily-Rose is seriously ill in a UK hospital.The distraught actor and his long-term lover Vanessa Paradis are keeping a vigil by their seven-year-old daughter's bedside, who is said to be in a"serious condition". Johnny was due to start filming 'Sweeney Todd' in England when Lily-Rose was struck down by the undisclosed illness nine days ago. A hospital source is quoted by Britain's Daily Mirror newspaper as saying:"They are worried sick, but Lily-Rose is getting the very best treatment available. Johnny 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 roller coaster for all of them, and he 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 and Vanessa - who also have a four-year-old son John Jack - have been using a staff entrance to enter the hospital without attracting attention and are arriving for visits in a blacked-out car. Johnny, 43, has often spoken about how his children changed his life for the better. He said: "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 never thought it was possible to feel such profound, deep love."Being a dad has given me great strength, great perspective, great calm. More than anything, I love being with my family."

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JOHNNY DEPP TO PLAY RUSSIAN SPY

Johnny Depp is set to play the poisoned former Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko in a new film. It was revealed on Sunday that the actor has bought the rights to a book, 'Sasha's Story: The Life And Death Of A Russian Spy', about the ex-KGB agent who died after being poisoned with radioactive polonium 210 last November. Depp's production company, Infinitum Nihil, is to start work on the project this week and it is widely believed that the 43-year-old star will play the lead role, although this is yet to be confirmed. On his death bed Litvinenko, 43, accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of ordering his assassination. Litvinenko had been helping the murdered journalist Anna Politkovskaya with her investigation into corruption in the Russian government before she was shot in Moscow. Litvinenko insisted he fell ill just days after he was given documents relating to the murder of Ms Politkovskaya.

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JOHNNY DEPP CLEANS UP AT THE STAR STUDDED 'PEOPLES CHOICE AWARDS'

Johnny Depp swept the board at the 2007 People's Choice Awards last night.The 'Pirates of the Caribbean' star took home three prizes, Best Male Star, Best Male Action Star and Best On screen Match-Up with co-star Keira Knightley. In his acceptance speech for the Best Male Star award, Depp paid tribute to his fans.He said: "I know that I've said this before but the fact that this award comes from the people makes it all the more special. And thanks for keeping me employed, yeah? You're the boss." Swashbuckling sequel 'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest' was also named Best Movie and Best Drama at the 33rd annual ceremony held at Los Angeles' Shrine Auditorium. Among the other winners were Jennifer Aniston, who was awarded the Best Female Star and 'The Break-Up' co-star Vince Vaughn, who walked away with the Best Leading Man award. Adam Sandler's film 'Click' was voted Best Movie Comedy, while Robin Williams picked up the Funniest Male Star award.In the television category, 'Grey's Anatomy' was named Best Drama, while US country star Carrie Underwood scooped Best Female Singer in the music vote.The People's Choice Awards are voted for solely by film and television viewers.

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MARY KATE OLSEN DIGS JOHNNY DEPP

Mary-Kate Olsen says Johnny Depp is her style icon.The 21-year-old actress - one half of the multi-million dollar Olsen film, fashion and merchandise empire with twin sister Ashley, has revealed she is inspired by the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' actor's unique sense of style. She told Bliss magazine: "Weirdly, I look to guys like Johnny Depp for style tips. He just knows how to put things together and I love that scruffy rock look." However, Mary-Kate's sister looks to more convention fashion icons for inspiration. Ashley admits she is obsessed with the clothes and glamorous lifestyles of Hollywood starlets from the past. She said: "I like old movie stars like Audrey Hepburn and Rita Hayworth-they were so stylish."

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