Meghan Markle took matters into her own hands in an attempt to contact her estranged father, Thomas Markle, amid his health issues. Us Weekly understands that Meghan, 44, called hospitals in the Philippines after learning that Thomas, 81, was hospitalized and had his leg amputated after suffering a blood clot. In addition to searching various hospitals, Meghan wrote a letter to her father. Us understands that the Duchess of Sussex is hopeful the message will arrive to Thomas in the next 24 hours. The Times was first to report.