Overview
- The 81-year-old underwent a below-knee amputation in Cebu, Philippines, after a clot cut off circulation, and he remains in intensive care in critical condition.
- Thomas Markle Jr. describes a life-or-death emergency that began when his father's foot turned blue and then black, leading to an ambulance transfer to a larger hospital.
- A spokesperson for Meghan Markle says she attempted to contact her father shortly after his hospitalization, reportedly by email, though Thomas says he did not receive a message.
- The Cebu hospital reports it has not received any communication from Meghan or her team, leaving the extent of contact in dispute.
- From his hospital bed Thomas Markle appeals for reconciliation and says he wants to see his daughter and meet grandchildren Archie and Lilibet.