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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.
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Johnny Depp's daughter is seriously ill 
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