Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton, 48, remains hospitalized in Miami after an alarming TikTok livestream in which he appeared to self-harm, his family has confirmed. In a statement posted to his website on Saturday, they revealed that his condition is 'serious but stable' and that he will require surgery in the coming days, with a 'long process' of treatment and recovery ahead.
Incident and Immediate Response
The incident occurred on Tuesday, when members of the public reported seeing Hilton self-harm during a live broadcast on TikTok. Police were seen outside his Miami home, and the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office confirmed they responded to a scene involving a man allegedly 'livestreaming acts of self-harm.'
His family later disclosed that his children—a son and two daughters born via surrogate—along with his niece and sister, were forced to flee the home to avoid 'witnessing any further trauma' as it became clear Hilton was experiencing 'a severe mental health crisis and harming himself.'
Family Statement and Recovery Outlook
The statement on his website read: 'Perez's condition remains serious but stable. He experienced significant blood loss and sustained additional injuries that will require surgery in the coming days. His treatment and recovery will be a long process. We are grateful that Perez was able to spend time with his mother and sister yesterday.'
It added: 'His communication has been extremely limited and confined to immediate family, medical providers, and others directly involved in his care. He has not communicated with the media or issued any public statements. As our family remains focused on Perez's treatment and recovery, we also need the space and privacy to care for everyone affected by this situation.'
Support for Family and Children
In an earlier statement, the family emphasized their priority is helping the children heal: '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.'
Hilton, whose real name is Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr., rose to fame in the 2000s as a celebrity gossip blogger. His blog's popularity eventually declined, and he transitioned to reality television, appearing on shows like Celebrity Rap Superstar and Celebrity Big Brother.
Mental Health Resources
If you or someone you know is in crisis, help is available. Samaritans can be reached free, day or night, 365 days a year at 116 123, or via email at jo@samaritans.org. Visit samaritans.org for more information.
