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The worst fears of fans about Johnny Depp’s health crisis have been confirmed

There was nothing less than turmoil in Johnny Depp’s marriage to his now-ex-wife Amber Heard.

A high-profile legal struggle ensued between the two after numerous allegations of abuse. A variety of personal matters were made public during the contentious trial. The two got together in 2011 while working on The Rum Diary set, and they soon began dating following Depp’s breakup with Vanessa Paradis.

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Depp reportedly hurt his hand “smashing bottles and windows” after a furious altercation with his wife just a few months into their marriage. Heard was the one to petition for divorce, citing “irreconcilable differences” as the cause.

In an opinion piece she penned for The Washington Post, Heard disparaged Depp while discussing domestic violence. Though she didn’t say his name, it was clear that she was talking about her husband. She added, “I felt the full force of our culture’s wrath for women who speak out.

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Two years ago, I became a public figure representing domestic abuse,” and she was inundated with support from women both domestically and internationally. Although Depp refuted every accusation made against him, Heard’s blow had an impact on his career.

Director interest in casting him for roles was dwindling, and he received harsh criticism for his portrayal in J.K. Rowling’s Fantastic Beasts sequel, The Crimes of Grindelwald. He even lost his renowned position as Captain Jack Sparrow in 2018.

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His defamation lawsuit stated, “The op-ed [Heard’s article] depended on the central premise that Ms. Heard was a victim of domestic abuse and that Mr. Depp perpetrated domestic violence against her.” “She kicked, punched, and hit me.” She also hurled heavy bottles, soda cans, blazing candles, TV remote controls, and paint thinner cans into my head and body on a regular basis, seriously injuring me.

To the joy of his countless fans, Depp has returned to work following a lengthy period of unemployment and a financial loss of millions of dollars. When he eventually made his way back to the big screen, he received a thunderous standing ovation for seven minutes on the Jeanne Du Barry opening night at Cannes 2023. Fans yelled his name as he came down the red carpet, and one woman broke down in tears to get his attention.

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Following the slander trial, the actor’s first film role was as Louis XV, the former King of France, in Jeanne Du Barry. But after sharing an Instagram post saying, “My dear friends, I regret to inform you that I have suffered a fractured ankle, which is quite a disappointment,” Depp alarmed supporters. It was just a small hairline break at first, but instead of getting better on the trip from Cannes to The Albert Hall, it got worse.

“The guys and I are deeply sorry to miss you all, but fear not, I promise an extraordinary show in Europe later, and we’ll undoubtedly give our best performance on the East Coast later this summer, making it up to those who have already purchased tickets,” he apologised to the fans who had been waiting impatiently for him in Boston, New Hampshire, and New York. Once more, please accept my sincere apologies. “J.D., all my love and respect,” he said in closing.

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While they were concerned, fans also offered the actor their best wishes. It was clear from his expression during the concert how much suffering he was in. Therefore, this news is hardly shocking. Sincerely, I hope he gets enough sleep on the rest of his travels and upcoming shows. We adore you, Johnny. Take care,” someone wrote.

Depp deserves to live life to the fullest after everything that has happened to him in the last several years.

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