Production on Johnny Depp's new movie has been put on hold while his daughter Lily-Rose recovers from an illness in a British hospital. Depp was scheduled to begin filming Sweeney Todd with director Tim Burton, but staff on the project have been told they will not work until Depp is ready to return. "He does not want to come back until Lily-Rose gets the all-clear," says a source. "The plan is to re-employ everybody when she is better." Detailed information about Lily-Rose's illness has not been released.
Johnny Depp's seven-year-old daughter Lily-Rose was rushed to a UK hospital nine days ago with a serious illness, according to a British paper. The Pirates of the Caribbean star and partner Vanessa Paradis have reportedly not left their daughter's side. "The staff immediately recognized him when he walked through the door," said an anonymous source at the hospital. "He has not asked for any special favors 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." Details of Lily-Rose's condition have not been confirmed, but one report suggests she may have blood poisoning after being pinned with a rusty tack. Depp's reps have told the press that she is "doing much better." Let's hope so.
