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Why Does Hollywood Actor Johnny Depp Love Visiting Kids In The Hospital?

Johnny Depp doesn't do it only because he is a kind person, he has a deeper reason for doing what he does.

By Dimer | TLC Addict | Writer | Poet Published 2 years ago 4 min read
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Hollywood actor Johnny Depp has donated his time to visit kids in the hospital and see their rooms decorated with art, games, and other decorations. He loves visiting these kids because he knows how important hospitals are for care, healing, and much more.

Why is Johnny Depp one of the most charitable celebrities?

Johnny Depp is one of the most charitable celebrities. His love for kids is what drives him to visit them in the hospital and help make their day brighter. He has made many visits to children's hospitals and often shares pictures on his Instagram account to show his support.

Why does Hollywood actor Johnny Depp love visiting the children in the hospital?

  1. When Johnny was younger, he and his siblings were taken to the hospital by their mother because they were all fighting the chicken pox. The experience left a lasting impression on him and made him want to come back as an adult with more time to visit. His visits are not only fun and enjoyable for the children but he brings love and hope into their lives. Johnny is always pleased when he sees how much joy he brings them during their time of need!
  2. Lily-Rose Depp, his 7-year-old daughter, got E. Coli in 2007, causing her kidney to fail and requiring life-saving therapy at Great Ormond Street Hospital. Johnny and his then-girlfriend Vanessa Paradis didn't leave her bedside in the hospital room for the following 9 days, and when she recovered, Johnny was filled with appreciation for the individuals who worked there.

His generosity to the hospital, which included a $2 million donation in 2008, and his subsequent appearances in costume as Jack Sparrow to inspire the children and their parents through what was undoubtedly their worst moment, took on a whole new significance for him.

How does Johnny Depp stay so down to earth?

Johnny Depp is known for his Hollywood film roles. He has been in so many movies that children are not familiar with, such as Edward Scissorhands and Alice in Wonderland. One of the reasons Johnny Depp loves to visit kids in the hospital is because he himself was once a patient. When he was just 10 years old, he had to have his right arm amputated because he had accidentally shot it with a .22 caliber rifle. Johnny Depp didn't let this experience change him and he still visits hospitals and provides other opportunities for kids to be able to enjoy themselves.

What does it mean for a celebrity to be so grounded and humble?

Johnny Depp is a Hollywood actor who has been in the film industry for over three decades. His films have grossed over $3 billion in revenue, and he is one of the highest paid actors in Hollywood. Yet, Johnny doesn't believe his wealth makes him any more special than those living with less means. "I have always considered myself no better than anyone else" he says. He has been visiting kids in hospitals since at least 1988, and it turns out that his humble attitude goes back to when he was a child himself. Johnny's mom was a nurse and she cooked dinner for her family in the evenings and took him along with her to work for moral support.

Johnny also had an easily accessible Instagram account where he posts pictures of some of his hospital visits, but because the situation between him and Amber none of the content he had before still there . He believes that having someone famous on your side can often make the difference between life or death because they are so well-known that they can raise awareness around diseases or medical conditions that aren't as famous or well-known.

Conclusion

Johnny Depp has been spotted visiting many children in the hospital, and his reason is simple:

"I love these kids. I find it very rewarding," he says. "It puts things into perspective."

The actor is a father of two himself, so he understands what most parents go through on a daily basis. "I'm fortunate that I've had a successful career that's allowed me to help out my family," he says. Johnny Depp has never been one to shy away from making important contributions to worthy causes, and he's especially not one to shy away from the hard work of visiting sick children.

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Note : On the surface, Amber Depp is his ex-wife, who won a defamation trial against him yesterday. As a result, according to an Associated Press story, the former Pirates of the Caribbean star was handed a setback in his efforts to thwart his ex-defense wife's and $100 million countersuit. Basically they're going into a very difficult divorce. You can read more about it here

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In a conversation with Graham Norton, he said:

"It's a blessing to me. They're the ones who've given it to me. It was the saddest time of my life when my daughter was hospitalized at Great Ormond Street. It wasn't until that event that I realized the importance of these visits."

It means the world to me to be able to make the parents laugh or smile because of the bravery of the children.

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