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Thomas Markle Sr. Reported Stable in ICU After Emergency Surgery, Family Says

Relatives say a second operation is expected to remove a blood clot.

Overview

  • The 81-year-old fell seriously ill at home in the Philippines on Tuesday and underwent about three hours of surgery after an ambulance transfer to a larger hospital.
  • Thomas Markle Jr. said doctors warned his father's life was in "imminent danger" and asked for thoughts and prayers.
  • He remains under close monitoring in intensive care, with no hospital statement independently confirming the family’s account.
  • Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, has not publicly commented as the pair have been estranged since 2018.
  • Reports note his prior health issues, including two 2018 heart attacks and a 2022 stroke, and that he relocated to the Philippines earlier this year.