Johnny Depp and partner Vanessa Paradis are keeping a bedside vigil at the UK hospital for their seriously ill daughter Lily-Rose.

The seven year old was rushed to hospital nine days ago, and understandably her parents are extremely concerned about her wellbeing, barely leaving their daughter�s bedside.

A hospital source told the Daily mirror: �Lily is a very sick girl and Johnny has hardly left her side. It�s heartbreaking for him to see her in this state. She is very poorly.

The down to earth couple � who shunned a Hollywood lifestyle in favour of a private life for their family in Paradis� home country of France - hasn�t asked for any special treatment as the source revealed: The staff immediately recognized 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.

The actor is currently in the UK to film Sweeney Todd at Pinewood Studios, a dedicated family man; he travels with his family in tow so that they are never far away.

Whilst spending time at the hospital Johnny has been using a staff entrance to get in and out, turning up in a blacked out people carrier so as not to attract attention.

The source continued that Depp is trying to spend as much time with his daughter as he can �He wouldn�t wish this on anyone and is finding it hard keeping it together. He�s a devoted dad and is spending as much time as he can with Lily�.