Following the news that Meghan Markle’s father, Thomas, had the lower half of his leg amputated, the Duchess of Sussex’s spokesperson shared an update about the situation.

While speaking to PEOPLE, Markle’s spokesperson stated, “I can confirm she has reached out to her father.”

The spokesperson further shared that Meghan had contacted Thomas through email.

The former actress’s 81-year-old father was rushed to a hospital in the Philippines late last week and underwent a life-saving, three-hour surgery, which resulted in the amputation of his lower leg.

Meghan’s half-brother, Thomas Markle Jr., confirmed the news to the Daily Mail, revealing that a blood clot had cut off circulation to his foot.

“My dad is being very brave. His foot turned blue and then black,” he explained. “It happene

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