Lindsay Lohan’s father, Michael has written an open letter to his daughter via The Sun newspaper because “it’s evident that my [personal] letters never reach you … ‘people’ continue to build walls between us.”

Michael was sentenced to four years in jail last year after admitting to charges related to drink driving, assault and harassment. Lindsay has previously called him “self-destructive, full of anger and bitterness … He’s never done anything for my family or career. I don’t have any respect for him” and the stress caused by Michael’s divorce from Lindsay’s mum Dina was claimed to be the cause of her dramatic weight loss last year.

In the letter, Michael apologises for the “heartache and embarrassment” he has caused and warns Lindsay that she’s “so talented and blessed” that people will use her to serve their own interests.

Michael, who claims to have become a devout Christian while in prison, also adds: “You are an amazingly blessed, talented, intelligent and loving person. Use it to do good! To set an example by putting God and his principles first. Your love for life and people is a gift.”

“I trust you, I believe in you and I will love and protect you until my dying breath, and if that’s what it takes so be it!”

“Please know how much I miss all of you. Stay strong my Angel! God bless you and stay strong!”

“Things do happen for a reason Linds — God’s reasons. Reasons I will never question ever again in my life.”

“They’ve taught me more about myself, others and how important God is in our life, than you’d ever imagine! God, Linds! The one that blessed you, made your name famous and wants you to use your blessing to bless others.”