Thomas Markle, Meghan Markle’s father, had his left foot and leg amputated in the Philippines due to a blood clot.

Thomas Markle, father of Meghan Markle, underwent emergency surgery in the Philippines that resulted in the amputation of his left foot and lower leg after a blood clot cut off circulation, causing the limb to turn black. The 81-year-old was hospitalized following a rapid decline in his condition, with the procedure aimed at preventing life-threatening complications such as sepsis and gangrene. His son confirmed the surgery was necessary to save his life, though details of his recovery remain limited. Meghan has not publicly commented, amid ongoing family estrangement.