Johnny Depp has cancelled his upcoming Hollywood Vampires gigs (Picture: Shutterstock)
Johnny Depp has been forced to postpone his upcoming US performances after suffering a painful ankle injury.
The Pirates of the Caribbean actor has had a busy few weeks, after appearing at the Cannes Film Festival to promote his new film, Jeanne du Barry.
He then jetted to London for a concert at the Royal Albert Hall last Monday in honor of Jeff Beck, before he was due join his Hollywood Vampires bandmates in New York, New Hampshire and Boston for their ongoing tour this week.
However, the 59-year-old has now announced that he will be taking a brief step back from performing on doctor’s orders.
Taking to Instagram, he wrote: ‘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.
Johnny revealed his injury on Instagram (Picture: Instagram)
‘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.
‘To that end, the guys and I are very sorry to miss you in New Hampshire, Boston and New York but fear not, I promise we will bring an amazing show to all of you in Europe and bring our absolute best to the East Coast later this summer and make it up to those who have paid for those shows!!!
‘Again, sincerest apologies. All my love and respect, JD x.’
Johnny added that the dates had officially been moved – with the Hollywood Vampires instead taking the stage in Boston on July 28, before appearing in New Hampshire the following day, and performing in New York on July 30.
The star recently returned to Cannes Film Festival (Picture: Getty)
Aside from his music, the Wonka actor is gearing up for the release of Jeanne du Barry, which marks his first film in three years.
He appeared in Cannes to promote the flick, which also stars Benjamin Lavernhe, Pierre Richard and Melvil Poupaud, and posed for pictures on the red carpet.
During his appearance, he reportedly rejected any notion of a ‘comeback’ – following his highly-publicized defamation trial win against ex-wife Amber Heard, over her 2018 op-ed – insisting that he ‘didn’t go anywhere’.
He rejected the idea of a ‘comeback’ (Picture: Reuters)
‘I keep wondering about the word ‘comeback,’ because I didn’t go anywhere,’ he said, via the Hollywood Reporter. ‘I live about 45 minutes away from here, in fact.
‘Maybe people stopped calling … but I didn’t go nowhere.’
‘Comeback is almost like I’m going to come out and do a tap dance, dance my best and hope you approve.
‘I don’t feel boycotted because I don’t think about Hollywood. I don’t feel much further need for Hollywood.’
Got a story?
If you’ve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us [email protected], calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we’d love to hear from you.
MORE : Harry Styles breaks impressive Scottish record and it’s all down to his fans
Johnny was due to perform this week.
