Film star Johnny Depp visits French kids鈥� hospital
American actor Johnny Depp has made a surprise visit to the pediatric hospital at cancer research unit l鈥橧nstitut Curie in Paris, meeting sick children and teenagers; and doctors, nurses, and researchers.
Mr Depp, dressed as Jack Sparrow - one of his most famous character roles, from the blockbuster movie franchise Pirates of the Caribbean - on December 27.
The actor spent time meeting and speaking with patients and staff, before posing for photos that the Institut then posted on its social media accounts.
The Institut said: 鈥淸The visit was] a gift that brought joy to patients, families, carers, doctors and researchers. [An] immense thank you to Johnny Depp for his time, his comfort, and his energy.鈥�
Veteran actor Mr Depp is best-known for his roles in Hollywood films such as Edward Scissorhands, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas, Sleepy Hollow, Chocolat, Benny & Joon, Sweeney Todd, Alice in Wonderland, Blow, and What鈥檚 Eating Gilbert Grape; as well as the five Pirates of the Caribbean installments.
He has previously been known for his love of France, and was in a 14-year relationship with French actor Vanessa Paradis, with whom he had two children.
The Paris visit is not the first time Mr Depp has shown generosity towards children鈥檚 hospitals; in 2007, he donated 拢1 million (鈧�1.10 million) to London鈥檚 Great Ormond Street after it cared for his daughter Lily-Rose following a severe E.Coli infection.
The couple was known to spend significant time in France during their relationship - especially in Provence, where the actor owns an 18th century hamlet near Saint-Tropez.
The property, which includes two swimming pools, a gym, a wine cellar, bar, restaurant, olive groves and a vineyard, is with high-end estate agent Christies, and is being sold at a of 鈧�50 million.
