Meghan Markle’s father, Thomas Markle, underwent a life-saving surgery in which his left leg was amputated below the knee due to a blood clot. The 81-year-old former TV lighting director had a three-hour operation in a hospital in Cebu, Philippines, after falling seriously ill at his residence. Thomas Markle Jr., Meghan’s half-brother, shared that the situation escalated quickly, leading to the necessary amputation to save his father’s life.
Following the surgery, Mr. Markle is in stable condition but remains in the intensive care unit. His doctors have emphasized the critical nature of the next few days to prevent any potential infections in the amputated leg. Thomas Jr. expressed his concerns, mentioning that his father is bravely battling for his life and requested global support and well-wishes for his recovery.
Thomas Markle, who has faced health challenges in recent years including heart attacks and a stroke, had moved to the Philippines earlier this year to seek a peaceful life away from reminders of his strained relationship with Meghan. The estrangement between them began in 2018 after Meghan’s marriage to Prince Harry. Despite living with the emotional burden of the separation, Mr. Markle hoped for tranquility in the Philippines away from the constant media reminders of his daughter and son-in-law.