Thomas Markle, the father of Meghan Markle, is in critical condition in intensive care following emergency surgery in the Philippines. His son, Thomas Markle Jr., confirmed that the 81-year-old was rushed to hospital on Tuesday after falling seriously ill at his home on the island of Cebu.
Doctors performed a three-hour emergency operation on Thursday and are monitoring him closely. Thomas Jr. said his father is expected to undergo another procedure to remove a blood clot. Medical staff warned that his life was in imminent danger after scans revealed the severity of his condition.
Thomas Markle has faced significant health issues in recent years, including two heart attacks before Meghan's 2018 wedding and a major stroke in 2022 that left him unable to speak for months. His daughter Samantha expressed hope that he would survive, noting his resilience through past health crises.
Meghan and her father have been estranged since 2018, and he has never met his grandchildren, Archie and Lilibet. Thomas Markle moved to the Philippines in January, citing a desire for peace and a quieter life. He is cared for by his son, who lives nearby.
