Meghan Markle’s father in critical condition following emergency amputation

Meghan Markle has received a shocking update regarding her estranged father Thomas Markle’s declining health.

On Friday, December 5, the Daily Mail reported that the Duchess of Sussex’s father was forced to get his leg amputated.

He lost his leg below the knee after undergoing a three-hour, life-saving surgery in the Philippines.

Earlier, Thomas was rushed to the hospital on Tuesday, December 2, after suffering a medical emergency at home.

He was moved to a larger hospital in Cebu the following day, where he required surgery after a blood clot cut off circulation and turned his lower leg black.

Sharing an update on his father’s health, Thomas Jr. explained, "My dad is being very brave. His foot turned blue and then black. It happened very quickly. I took him to a local hospital and they did some scans and an ultrasound and said the leg had to be amputated.”

He continued, "One of his doctors said the next two or three days are critical. His left leg has been removed below the knee. They were worried about infection setting in - sepsis or gangrene. The flesh was black and dying.”

“There was no option given. It was either ‘we have to operate now and remove the leg or he may die. It was a life-threatening situation,” Meghan’s half-brother added.

It is worth noting that Meghan Markle has been estranged from her father, Thomas Markle, since her marriage to Prince Harry in 2018.