Jonathan Rhys Meyers has thanked fans for their support as he shared a picture looking happy and healthy with his fiancee Mara Lane.

The 37-year-old Irish actor – who has been battling alcoholism since 2005 – sparked concerns for his wellbeing after he was photographed in London earlier this month looking extremely dishevelled and drinking from a bottle of vodka.

But Jonathan has now reportedly released a statement through film producer Mara’s Instagram account, reassuring fans he is recovering from a “minor relapse”.

The statement said: “Mara and I are thankful for your support and kindness during this time. I apologise for having a minor relapse and hope that people don’t think too badly of me. I stopped drinking immediately and it is no reflection on Damascus Cover as I was not meant to attend Cannes this year and I apologise to fans and colleagues.

“I am on the mend and thank well wishers and sorry for my dishevelled appearance as I was on my way home from a friends and had not changed I feel I made a mistake and feel quite embarrassed but this was just a blip in my recovery otherwise I’m living a healthy life.”

Mara and Jonathan have been dating since 2013 and were reported to have got engaged in December last year after she was pictured wearing a diamond ring on her engagement finger as they attended a party in New York together.

Jonathan’s rep has not yet responded for comment.