Johnny Depp returned to his famous role as Jack Sparrow, surprising young patients at Nino Jesus University Children’s Hospital in Madrid, Spain. The actor took time out from filming his latest project, Day Drinker, to visit children on June 16. Dressed in full Jack Sparrow costume, Depp brought smiles to the children and staff as he spent time with terminally ill kids in their hospital rooms.
Soon after, photos from the visit, first shared by Backgrid, quickly spread across social media. Fans immediately praised Depp’s gesture, calling him a “real-life hero.” One fan wrote, “He has a heart of gold.” Additionally, many others admired him for making time for what they called “a selfless act with no publicity.” The surprise visit once again showed Depp’s ongoing connection with fans, especially young ones.
Fans Admire Depp’s Kind Gesture
Furthermore, Johnny Depp’s visit was seen as very touching by all his fans across the internet. He received lots of praise for his act of kindness, and many people called him thoughtful and caring. The photos clearly showed Johnny Depp interacting with all the children and making them smile as he played the character of Jack Sparrow. His gesture was widely shared and appreciated.
Moreover, this is not the first time Johnny Depp has visited children’s hospitals dressed as Jack Sparrow. In September 2024, he visited Donostia University Hospital in San Sebastian, Spain. Over the years, he has made similar visits to hospitals in Vancouver, Paris, London, Brisbane, and several U.S. cities. Each time, his appearances have brought joy to children and their families.
Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow
Johnny Depp first played Jack Sparrow in 2003’s Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, alongside Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley. As a result of the film’s enormous popularity, Depp became a worldwide celebrity. In Dead Man’s Chest (2006), At World’s End (2007), On Stranger Tides (2011), and Dead Men Tell No Tales(2017), he returned to the role.
Thanks to Jack Sparrow’s humour and charm, he became one of the most loved characters in modern cinema, and it remains Depp’s most famous role.
