Johnny Depp will be taking a break from touring with his band after fracturing his ankle.
The actor shared the news with fans on Instagram, writing in a Story, “My dear friends, I am sorry to say that I have fractured my ankle, which is a drag!!!
“It began as a hairline break but somewhere between Cannes and the Royal Albert Hall it got worse rather than better.
“Several medical professionals have strongly suggested I avoid any and all activity for the moment and so am sadly unable to travel at this time.”
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Depp’s revived American rock supergroup, Hollywood Vampires, was scheduled to kick off their 2023 tour on May 30, but the injury will now postpone many of the shows.
The Pirates of the Caribbean star, 59, noted the New Hampshire, Boston and New York shows were going to be rescheduled, and included the new dates – which will be July 28, 29 and 30 – in his post.
“Fear not, I promise we will bring an amazing show to all of you … later this summer and make it up to those who have paid for those shows!!!” he wrote.Pirates of the Caribbean star said.
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It appears Depp’s ankle has taken him out just as he was returning to public life, receiving a seven-minute standing ovation during his Cannes Film Festival appearance.
For many, his appearance marked his official step back into the spotlight one year after a seven-person jury ruled overwhelmingly in his favour in an explosive six-week defamation trial against his ex-wife, Amber Heard.
The star, however, admitted he was confused about fans’ appraisal of his “return” since he never left.
“I keep wondering about the word ‘comeback,’ because I didn’t go anywhere,” he said in conversation with journalists after arriving 45 minutes late to the press conference.
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“Maybe people stopped calling out of whatever their fear was at the time, but I didn’t go anywhere.
“Saying ‘comeback’ is almost like I’m going to come out and do a tap dance – dance my best and hope you approve.”
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