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Lindsay Lohan’s Emotional Reunion With Dad
Friday September 7, 2007

Lindsay Lohan and Michael Lohan

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Lindsay Lohan has reunited with her father Michael Lohan after three years or estrangement. The actress’ father traveled to Utah on Thursday to visit Lindsay at the Cirque Lodge rehabilitation center, where she is currently undergoing treatment.

"The moment Lindsay saw Michael, she started running and jumped into her father's arms," an eyewitness to the reunion tells E!. "Her father hugged her and swung her around. Lindsay was so happy. It was very emotional."

According to E!, Michael spent several hours catching up with his 21-year-old daughter.

"I can't comment on my relationship with my daughter," says Michael. "But [the reunion] was amazing."

He was released from prison in March after serving two years for driving while intoxicated and other charges. Lindsay, meanwhile, has been sentenced to serve one day in jail after reaching a plea deal on charges of drunken driving and cocaine possession.

“I’m so glad he’s visiting her,” Lindsay’s mother Dina tells 24Sizzler.com. “I really wanted her to have closure a really long time ago, so she could come to terms with the abusive behavior that myself and my children [Lindsay, Michael Jr., Dakota and Ali] endured when they were younger.”

24Sizzler reports that one purpose of the visit is for the actress to work through her issues with her father.

Dina says that her ex-husband (they divorced and 2005) and Lindsay are taking “baby steps” in developing a relationship. “Lindsay has to come to terms with it. It’s still her father, but you have to go through life and find closure.”

How is Lindsay doing during her third stint in rehab? “She’s doing well. I’m so proud of her. She’s grown up.”

As for Lindsay’s post-rehab plans, Dina's main concern is intrusive photographers. “I’m petrified of the paparazzi. I’m afraid it’s going to be a frenzy when she’s out. I pray that it all works out well.”

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