Johnny Depp is reportedly facing backlash from his English neighbors after his dog went on a deadly rampage that left two sheep dead on a nearby farm. The incident has sparked outrage in the quiet countryside community, with locals accusing the Hollywood star of being an irresponsible pet owner.
According to Radar Online, the actor’s dog was being walked by a staff member when it broke free and attacked two sheep grazing on a neighboring property in rural England. The attack reportedly shocked residents and left the owner of the animals devastated.
“People are up in arms,” an insider told the outlet. “They don’t take kindly to these things and say irresponsible pet owners are to blame. Johnny had been able to fly under the radar, but now he’s being watched closely by the locals who are criticizing him.”
The farmer, identified as Joe Ginger, expressed anger and frustration over the incident, saying his livelihood had been directly impacted. “I take my work and my sheep very seriously; it is my business,” Ginger said.
Depp, who became enamored with country life while staying at his late friend Jeff Beck’s estate in East Sussex during the pandemic, is said to be deeply upset by the tragedy.
“Johnny’s deeply upset over the sheep getting killed – he loves all animals and wasn’t even home when the attack happened,” a source close to the actor shared. “He’s hired a dog trainer to get Bourbon under control, but it won’t bring back the sheep.”
The Pirates of the Caribbean star has been living quietly in England for several years, enjoying the slower pace of life away from Hollywood. However, the fallout from this incident has reportedly made him consider leaving the country altogether.
“Johnny does love his life in the U.K., but he’s starting to think he might be better off back in the U.S. or on his island, Little Halls Pond Cay, in the Bahamas,” the insider added. “But it’s a bummer for him to be driven out of the U.K. for being such a bad neighbor.”
Local residents, meanwhile, remain divided over whether the star should be held personally responsible. Some say the attack was an unfortunate accident, while others insist it reflects negligence on his part.
Depp has yet to issue a public statement regarding the incident, but sources close to the actor claim he is doing everything possible to prevent a similar tragedy from happening again.
