Thomas Markle underwent life-saving surgery to have left leg amputated below the knee

Thomas Markle underwent life-saving surgery to have left leg amputated below the knee Thomas Markle - Meghan, Duchess of Sussex's dad - had been rushed to hospital on Tuesday (02.12.25) after being told by doctors that his "life was in imminent danger". 5 December 2025 Meghan, Duchess of Sussex's dad Thomas Markle has had his left leg amputated below the knee to save his life. Thomas Markle has had his left leg amputated below the knee On Wednesday (03.12.25), the 81-year-old retired TV lighting director - who was hospitalised in his adopted home of the Philippines on Tuesday (02.12.