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Actor Johnny Depp narrowly avoided severe injury or even death during a close call on the set of “Lone Ranger.” The star, who plays Tonto in the film, recalled the harrowing tale on “Late Night with David Letterman,” describing a horse stunt gone wrong.

Actor Johnny Depp is attached to play notorious gangster Whitey Bulger in the new mobster movie “Black Mass,” according to Deadline. Whitey, a violent criminal from South Boston, was famously captured in 2011 after 16 years on the run.

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Hi-yo, Silver! The masked man and his faithful companion Tonto ride together again in a new trailer for Disney’s “The Lone Ranger.”

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Tragedy struck the set of the Johnny Depp Western “The Lone Ranger” on Saturday when a crewmember died in an apparent drowning.

Disney confirmed the death to The Hollywood Reporter but has not released the worker's name.

"We regretfully confirm that a Lone Ranger crewmember has passed away after being taken to a local hospital. Our hearts and thoughts are with his family, friends and colleagues at this time, and our full support is behind the investigation into the circumstances of this terrible event," said the studio in a statement.

The person, who was not a stunt performer, was reportedly preparing an underwater action scene when the accident occurred. Disney is investigating the circumstances.

Directed by Gore Verbinski, the film follows Native American spirit warrior Tonto (Depp), who recounts the untold tales that transformed John Reid (Armie Hammer), a man of the law, into legendary The Lone Ranger. It hits theaters July, 2013.

Actor Johnny Depp could be dishing out an estimated $150 million to ex-love Vanessa Paradis. The two never wed, but his partner of 14 years may still be entitled to some serious cash. The “Pirates of the Caribbean star is reportedly worth more than $300 million.

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