Overview
- Doctors in Cebu say the 81-year-old underwent a life‑saving operation to remove a massive clot and amputate part of his left leg, and he has been moved from intensive care to a regular ward with a long recovery ahead.
- Family members say his condition remains fragile and further procedures are possible, with his son describing the situation as a fight for his life.
- Meghan’s spokesperson says she attempted contact, including an email sent Friday and, per Telegraph reporting, calls to several Philippine hospitals, but it is unclear if any message reached him.
- Thomas Markle and hospital staff told multiple outlets they recorded no calls or messages from Meghan or her team, with some reports suggesting her email went to an address he no longer uses.
- Thomas made a public plea to see his daughter and meet his grandchildren, while DMG Media said its journalist has long been in touch with him and offered to help facilitate contact, a point Meghan’s team disputes over access to reliable contact details.