A man who once proudly called himself the father of the future Duchess of Sussex is now fighting for his life in intensive care, reigniting painful questions and fierce public scrutiny over a family rift that has stretched on for years. Thomas Markle Sr., the estranged father of Meghan Markle, was rushed to a hospital in the Philippines on December 2, 2025. As the 81-year-old battles for his life, his son has issued an emotional plea for compassion, while his daughter's silence has become the center of critiques that are only growing louder. A Medical Emergency Unfolds According to relatives, Thomas Sr. fell dangerously ill at home on Tuesday, prompting urgent medical intervention. He underwent a three-hour operation on Wednesday, December 3, and was placed in the intensive care unit as doctors prepared to remove a blood clot. His son, Thomas Markle Jr., who has been his primary caregiver for years, spoke to the Daily Mail about the terrifying ordeal. He revealed, "I took da...
Cary Hiroyuki Tagawa — American actor of Japanese descent, was mainly known as perfect villain of Hollywood. He was widely recognized for his commanding presence in the Mortal Kombat franchise and celebrated performances in The Last Emperor and The Man in the High Castle . But now, he has died in Santa Barbara at the age of 75. Some people were just born with a villain face. No matter which movie or TV show Cary Tagawa appeared in, he always had that look — like he was claiming your soul and fully intended to take it. Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa on set of the movie “Kickboxer 2: The Road Back” , circa 1991. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) It’s wild how convincingly played villains. He made you hate him on screen, but so many people have said he was incredibly likeable in real life. For everyone who looked up to him and hoped to become actors one day, he once shared this advice: ”First, the worse possible thing that you could d...