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Thomas Markle Undergoes Emergency Leg Amputation in Philippines ICU

Doctors describe a critical 24–72 hour window following a blood‑clot emergency.

Overview

  • The 81-year-old had his left leg amputated below the knee after a clot cut off circulation and his foot turned blue then black, relatives said.
  • He remains in intensive care in Cebu after a roughly three-hour operation, with his status described by family as stable.
  • Physicians and family warned the coming days are decisive due to infection risk, and another procedure is expected to remove a clot in his thigh.
  • A spokesperson told People that Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, has reached out to her father following the surgery.
  • Father and daughter have been estranged since 2018, and relatives publicly urged Meghan to contact him during the crisis.