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Depp's island tribute to Heath

Depp has dedicated part of his island to Heath Ledger
Depp has dedicated part of his island to Heath Ledger

Johnny Depp has dedicated part of his private island to Heath Ledger.

The Rum Diary star and his long-term partner Vanessa Paradis occasionally let their friends use their island, which is in the Bahamas, including the relatives of the late Australian actor, who died of an accidental overdose in January 2008.

Speaking to the Daily Mirror newspaper Depp said: "After Heath Ledger died, I thought his family could use time away from the madness so they spend a good chunk of time there. There's a location there that we call Heath's Place."

As well as the tribute to Heath, parts of the island are dedicated to Vanessa and the couple's children, Lily-Rose, 12, and nine-year-old Jack.

The island also has Keef Reef, Gonzo Beach and Brando Beach, named in honor of three of Johnny's friends, Rolling Stones rocker Keith Richards, late author Hunter S. Thompson and deceased acting legend Marlon Brando.

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