Summary
Meghan Markle is trying to contact her father, Thomas Markle, who is in a hospital in the Philippines after a serious health issue led to the amputation of his leg. The two have not communicated directly due to an ongoing family rift and difficulties in reaching him. A spokesperson for Meghan confirmed that she attempted to contact him, but the efforts have been complicated by outdated contact information and media involvement.
Key Facts
- Meghan Markle's father, Thomas Markle, is in the Philippines' hospital after a blood clot led to his leg being amputated.
- Meghan and her father have not communicated since May 2018, when their relationship deteriorated over staged paparazzi photos.
- Thomas Markle has said he does not want to die estranged from Meghan.
- Meghan's attempts to reach her father have been hindered by incorrect contact information.
- A spokesperson for Meghan confirmed she reached out, but it's unclear if contact was made.
- The Mail on Sunday, a UK tabloid, has been involved in related media coverage, previously sparking a privacy lawsuit from Meghan.
- Meghan has been seeking help from the tabloid for her father's current contact details.
