Is Johnny Depp ill and what were the pictures of him which sparked fans’ concern?
RECENT pictures of Johnny Depp triggered a concerned response from some of the Hollywood superstar's fans.
Supporters of the Pirates of the Caribbean star expressed their worries over what they said was his pale and gaunt appearance in Russia - here's everything you need to know...
Why do fans think Johnny Depp is ill?
Depp's band the Hollywood Vampires are currently touring and pictures posted on Instagram from Russia showed the star appearing dramatically different.
Wearing a t-shirt which said "stay humble or be humbled" Depp posed for photos with a fan.
Several supporters later commented on the picture, writing messages of concern for the Edward Scissorhands actor.
One wrote: "Jonny [sic] Depp looks so bad omg is he ill or something?"
Another posted: "He looks pale here. Hope he's okay."
A third speculated: "He looks like this for a new movie. he is fine and not sick."
Has he lost weight for a new movie?
Depp is currently working on a number of movie projects.
One is Richard Says Goodbye - a comedy-drama which sees him play Richard, a weary college professor who is diagnosed with a terminal illness which changes his whole perspective on life.
The film also stars Zoey Deutch and Danny Huston.
It is being directed by Wayne Roberts and filming began last summer in Vancouver, Canada.
Depp is also reported to be starring in King of the Jungle, a dark comedy focused on tech magnate and anti-virus software creator John McAfee.
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Who are Johnny Depp's band Hollywood Vampires?
Named after a celebrity drinking club formed in the 1970s, Hollywood Vampires was created by legendary rocker Alice Cooper.
Among the members of the original drinking club were Cooper, Keith Moon, Ringo Star, Micky Dolenz and Harry Nilsson.
Cooper has claimed that John Lennon and John Belushi also joined them from time to time.
The rock group was formed in 2015 by Cooper as a tribute to rock stars who had died from excessive drinking or drug use in the 70s.
Depp and Joe Perry joined Cooper in the band and released their one and only studio album in 2015.
The stars used their pull to get some of the biggest names in music to appear on the album, including Sir Paul McCartney and the Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl.