Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Contacts Father Amid Health Crisis

The Duchess of Sussex has contacted her father, Thomas Markle, following reports of his declining health and a recent leg amputation, a spokesperson for Meghan confirmed. Mr. Markle, 79, is currently hospitalized in the Philippines. He is said to be seriously ill after undergoing surgery to amputate part of his leg. The father and daughter have been estranged for several years. Their relationship fractured in the lead-up to Meghan’s 2018 wedding to Prince Harry. A brief statement from Meghan’s spokesperson did not provide details of the communication. It simply acknowledged the Duchess had reached out to her father during this difficult time.