Johnny Depp 'only guest invited' to Jeff Beck's private burial alongside widow

11 February 2023 , 17:00

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Johnny Depp 'only guest invited' to Jeff Beck's private burial alongside widow

Hollywood actor Johnny Depp is reported to be the only person permitted to Jeff Beck's private burial, alongside his widow Sandra and the couple's dog.

The intimate gathering happened at the beginning of the month, following Jeff Beck's shock death on 10 January this year from a battle with meningitis.

The private burial reportedly took place at the musician's home in Wadhurst, East Sussex on 4 February. The quiet burial followed the funeral the day before, which was reportedly attended by fellow musicians including Tom Jones, Eric Clapton, Sir Rod Stewart and Ronnie Wood.

The rock star was surrounded by fellow music pals including Johnny Depp at his bedside as he passed away, aged 78, last month.

Johnny Depp and Jeff Beck were close friends, even touring just 18 weeks before Beck died in January (PA)

As a result of the couple's close friendship, Depp was the only pal allowed to the very private burial of Jeff Beck's body at his home alongside his widow Sandra and the couple's pet dog Paddy.

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A source told the Daily Mail : "There was genuine love between the two men, and Johnny had huge admiration for him and his talent."

Pirates of the Caribbean actor Johnny Depp, who was one of the close friends who spent time with Jeff before he died said that he was "devastated" by his passing.

The duo penned an album together after working on music for several years (Redferns)

The pals were touring just 18 weeks before Beck passed away at home, with the musician's website describing the duo as "musical soulmates" as it revealed the pair had been "working behind-the-scenes for the past several years on new music".

The pair also released an official music video for "This Is a Song for Miss Hedy Lamarr," the album's first single.

At the time, Johnny revealed: "It's an extraordinary honour to play and write music with Jeff, one of the true greats and someone I am now privileged enough to call my brother."

Jeff was equally as complimentary of Johnny, saying: "I haven't had another creative partner like him for ages."

Johnny Depp was by Jeff Beck's bedside when he died (Getty Images for SiriusXM)

Jeff Beck died in January 2023 from meningitis (AFP via Getty Images)

"He was a major force on this record. I just hope people will take him seriously as a musician because it's a hard thing for some people to accept that Johnny Depp can sing rock and roll."

The musician passed away at the beginning of the year with a statement posted on the musician’s official Twitter page, which read: "On behalf of his family, it is with deep and profound sadness that we share the news of Jeff Beck’s passing.

"After suddenly contracting bacterial meningitis, he peacefully passed away yesterday.

"His family ask for privacy while they process this tremendous loss."

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