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The Duchess of Sussex has reportedly been trying to contact her estranged father amid his health struggle

Meghan Markle has reportedly been desperately trying to contact her father , Thomas Markle Snr, amidst his ongoing health issues, despite the pair being estranged for seven years. The Duchess of Sussex’s 81-year-old father was reportedly rushed to hospital in early December after his foot “turned black” from a blood clot in his leg.

According to Thomas’ younger son and Meghan’s half-brother Thomas Jnr, Mr Markle underwent a below the knee amputation of his left leg in a hospital in Cebu, Philippines. After the news broke of Thomas’ health scare, Meghan reportedly began trying to reach out to her estranged father.

Dr Neil Sanico amputated Mr Markle's foot and lower leg duri