UPDATE: Johnny Depp's daughter had E. Coli infection

Lily Rose Depp hospitalized; seriously ill
As we reported earlier this month, Johnny Depp's 7 year old daughter, Lily Depp, was hospitalized for nine days, after coming down with a 'mystery illness.' It is now revealed that the mystery illness was in fact an E. coli infection. E.coli is a type of food poisoning that is commonly caused by improperly cooked meat, unpasteurized milk or water contamination. It is a bacteria which normally lives inside the intestines where it helps break down and digest food. But certain strains can get into the blood causing a rare but very serious infection. A source close to Johnny said:

Everyone gasped when we were given the real reason for her illness. It was touch and go for a while.

This has of course shaken up what appears to be a very close family. It was reported that Johnny and Lily's mother, Vanessa Paradis, held a bedside vigil for their daughter in the hospital. He has spoken in the past about what it means to him to be a father:

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 never thought it was possible to feel such profound, deep love. Being a dad has given me great strength, great perspective, great calm. More than anything - I love being with my family.

Filming will resume next week for Johnny's latest movie Sweeney Todd.

Source: Daily Mail, Female First

Thanks to CBB readers Mary Beth, Corinne and Daisy.

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Published 3/24/07 by


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