Thomas Markle, 81, has not spoke to Meghan for years after a fall-out and was said to be fighting for his life in hospital after being taken gravely ill at home on Tuesday Meghan's relationship with her dad is fractured

Meghan Markle's half-brother pleaded with her to "show some compassion" after their father was left fighting for his life in hospital. Thomas Markle Sr, 81, was said to have taken gravely ill at home on Tuesday and rushed to hospital.

He was said to be in intensive care and facing a second procedure to remove a blood clot, his son Thomas Jr said. He said on Wednesday night: "My only wish is that Meghan shows my father some compassion. He is literally fighting for his life."

The duchess has not had a relationship with her dad for years and she has previously o

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