Perez Hilton recovering in hospital after disturbing livestream

[Trigger warning: Mention of self-harm]

Celebrity blogger and columnist Perez Hilton is now responsive and recovering in the hospital after he appeared to harm himself during a social media livestream.

Miami-Dade County Sheriff’s Office (MDSCO) responded to Hilton’s residence in Florida on Tuesday, Aug. 4, after calls from several netizens who witnessed his disturbing livestream. The celebrity blogger, who was discovered all alone in his room, was immediately rushed to the hospital for treatment.

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Hilton’s family, through a statement released on his website, appealed for privacy for his children while confirming they were in the house when the incident happened.

“Just minutes before the public livestream incident, Perez’s children, niece, and sister were inside the home. When it became clear that Perez was experiencing a severe mental health crisis and harming himself, they immediately fled to protect the children from witnessing any further trauma,” they said.

“Our highest priority right now is helping the children begin to heal from what they experienced. An important part of that process is allowing them to safely return home and begin rebuilding a sense of security and normalcy,” they added.

The family then confirmed that Hilton is receiving medical care.

“This has been incredibly difficult and emotional for us, made even harder because very little information has been made available to our family. While we continue to wait for further updates, we remain hopeful,” they said. “We have also been able to confirm that Perez is able to communicate, which has given our family hope.” /ra