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Thomas Markle Undergoes Leg Amputation in Philippines as Dispute Over Meghan’s Outreach Persists

Reports diverge over an email Meghan’s team says was sent, with hospital staff saying no contact reached Thomas Markle.

Overview

  • The 81-year-old remains hospitalized in Cebu after an emergency operation that amputated his left leg below the knee following a severe blood clot.
  • Media reports say doctors are considering additional treatment to address a dangerous clot, and his condition is described as serious but stable.
  • A spokesperson for Meghan confirms she attempted to reach her father and says an email was sent on Friday at 11:53 a.m. Pacific Time to an address she was given.
  • Thomas Markle, relatives and hospital sources say no call or message was received and note he does not use email, adding his phone number has not changed.
  • From his hospital bed, Markle publicly appeals to see his daughter and meet grandchildren Archie and Lilibet, a rift dating back to events around the 2018 wedding.