Meghan Markle gives rare 5-word statement on father Thomas Markle | Royal | News
Meghan Markle denied claims that her father, Thomas Markle, reached out to her through his aides after his recent hospitalization. It has been reported that the Duchess of Sussex’s father was recently hospitalized after allegedly having one of his legs amputated.
Mr. Markle was said to have undergone a three-hour surgery for a “life-threatening emergency,” according to his son, Thomas Jr. Subsequent reports claimed that Meghan, who has been estranged from her father since 2018, “instructed aides to verify claims that her father was in poor health.”
The Times said it was understood the duchess was not informed about her father’s health before the news was published.
But Meghan’s representatives denied claims that she reached out to her through aides and issued a rare five-word statement.
They told the Daily Express: “This is completely fabricated.”
The spokesman added: “No deputies were instructed to reach out.”
They later released a new statement: “I can confirm that he has reached his father.”
The latest news about Mr. Markle comes from his son, Thomas Jr., who gave an update on his father’s condition. It was announced by.
She told the Daily Mail: “Dad was very brave. His foot turned blue and then black. It all happened very quickly. I took him to a local hospital, they did some scans and an ultrasound and said the leg had to be amputated.”
“There was no other option. I was told the leg had to be removed and it was a matter of life and death.”
The former TV lighting director underwent surgery in the Philippines, where he moved earlier this year.
Tom Jr said: “One of his doctors said the next two or three days were critical. His left leg was removed below the knee. They were worried infection (sepsis or gangrene) might set in. The flesh was black and he was dying.”
“No options were given.
“It was either ‘we need to operate immediately and amputate his leg, otherwise he could die’. It was a life-threatening situation.”
