Friendship with Johnny Depp

Beck and Hollywood star Johnny Depp – a talented guitarist in his own right - became friends in 2016, and remained extremely close up until his passing.

In July 2022, Depp and Beck released their album ‘18’ - Beck's final LP before his death - and toured together to rave reviews, in what were the actor’s first public appearances since he won his libel court case against ex-wife Amber Heard.

Depp, 59, is said to have been by “Jeff’s bedside” along with "some other rock stars" before Beck's passing.

A source told People: “They had a really tight friendship, they were extremely close, and he got even closer over this past summer when they were touring together.

“The sickness came on really quickly, and it all deteriorated rapidly in the last couple of weeks. Johnny is still processing this news. He’s devastated.”