Depp releases statement re 'short marriage' to Amber Heard

Aaaah. D'you remember? This was essentially the photo that let the world know there was something going on between Amber Heard and Johnny Depp. It was at a photo call for The Rum Diaries. Happier times.

Johnny Depp's rep has released an understandably curt and largely dismissive statement regarding his "short marriage" with Amber Heard and it goes thusly: "Given the brevity of this marriage and the most recent and tragic loss of his mother, Johnny will not respond to any of the salacious false stories, gossip, misinformation and lies about his personal life. Hopefully the dissolution of this short marriage will be resolved quickly."

Has to be said, the death of a mother would put a "short marriage" somewhat into perspective. Depp's mother, Betty Sue Palmer, passed away three days before Amber filed for divorce on May 23rd. As for the "salacious false stories" there's been rumours that Amber has been involved with former flame Tasya Van Ree, who's been busy posting instagram shots of Amber's horse Arrow. This has led to the inevitable onslaught of "Is Amber Horsing Around???" type headlines.

Amber had been dating Van Ree for four years before Depp wooed her with said horse (he was involved with The Lone Ranger at the time).

It's also been rumoured that 30-year-old Amber is seeking spousal support, a claim that Depp has asked the judge to dismiss.