Meghan Markle's father, Thomas Markle, has shared a health update two months after undergoing a three-hour “life or death” leg amputation. The 81-year-old former Hollywood lighting director said he is “adjusting slowly” and “making good progress” with physiotherapy.
Speaking to The Mail on Sunday, Mr Markle said he was “being very well taken care of” and was grateful for the care he is receiving. He added that it was “great fun” to join other patients and nurses for a celebratory lunch with red roses and chocolates.
Mr Markle has been estranged from his daughter since the eve of her 2018 wedding to Prince Harry. He has never met his son-in-law or his grandchildren, Prince Archie, six, and Princess Lilibet, four. Despite this, he previously stated on Good Morning Britain: “I've always been here for her, I love her, I'll love her forever.”
The Duchess of Sussex reportedly tried to contact her father after the operation by delivering a letter via trusted contacts. Her spokesperson said the correspondence was “safely in his hands”, though Mr Markle claimed to be “confused” by reports of her attempts.
Mr Markle, who has suffered two heart attacks and a stroke in recent years, moved from Mexico to the Philippines last year. He said of his recovery: “I have a long way to go but am getting used to my new circumstances.”
