Perez Hilton's children were forced to flee his Florida home just minutes before his distressing TikTok livestream, according to a new statement from his family. The 48-year-old celebrity blogger was found alone by authorities when they arrived, but his family confirmed that his three children, niece, and sister were inside the home moments earlier.
Family Confirms Children Were Present Before Incident
The statement, posted to Hilton's website on Thursday, expressed gratitude for the 'overwhelming outpouring of love, support, and prayers' during what they called an 'incredibly difficult time.' It detailed that the children, along with their cousin and aunt, were in the home just before the public livestream incident.
'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,' the statement read. 'Our highest priority right now is helping the children begin to heal from what they experienced.'
Children's Safety and Recovery Prioritized
Hilton's family emphasized that a crucial part of the healing process will be the children returning to their Florida home to 'rebuild a sense of security and normalcy.' They also requested that the public and media respect the family's privacy, asking: 'Please allow his children the privacy and space they need during this unimaginably difficult time.'
Hilton welcomed his three children via surrogacy: his eldest son Mario was born in 2013, followed by daughters Maya and Mayte in 2015 and 2017. The family's statement did not provide further details on Hilton's current condition or the events leading up to the livestream.
Background on the Incident
The livestream, which aired on TikTok, showed Hilton in a distressed state, prompting concern from viewers and leading to authorities being dispatched to his home. Officers found Hilton alone, and he was later hospitalized for self-harm, according to reports. The incident has sparked widespread discussion about mental health awareness and the impact of public figures' struggles on their families.
This is a developing story, and more information may emerge as the family and authorities continue to address the situation.
