Johnny Depp has reportedly hardly left the hospital bedside of seven year old daughter Lily-Rose after she was taken ill last week.

According to reports, Lily-Rose was rushed to hospital in Buckinghamshire nine days ago after being taken seriously ill and she is still in a “serious condition”; details of her illness are being kept private to protect the family.

A source at the hospital revealed: “The staff immediately recognised him when he walked through the door. He has not asked for any special favours 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.”

“It’s been an emotional rollercoaster for all of them and he’s been worrying himself silly. He wouldn’t wish this on anyone and has been finding it hard keeping it together. He’s a devoted dad and is spending as much time as he can with Lily.”

Lily-Rose is Johnny’s daughter with partner Vanessa Paradis and the usually France-based couple also have a four year old son, Jack. The family is currently in England while Johnny is filming Sweeney Todd at Pinewood Studios.