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Heartwarming: Johnny Depp visits children's hospital dressed as Jack Sparrow

By Cox Media Group National Content Desk
July 8, 2015

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According to the Australian Broadcasting Corp., the "Pirates of the Caribbean" star took a break from filming the latest movie in the franchise to cheer up patients at Lady Cilento Children's Hospital. The 52-year-old actor, decked out in full pirate gear, even took selfies with many of the young fans.

"[Depp] was going from room to room seeing all the kids who couldn't get out of bed," Bennett told ABC.

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