Perez Hilton's mother and sister to seek custody of his three children amid his hospitalization
Perez Hilton remains in hospital after a livestream suicide attempt, and his mother and sister plan to obtain custody of his three children, citing the need for stability during his mental-health crisis.
Perez Hilton, whose legal name is Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr., has been hospitalized following a livestream in which he appeared to harm himself with a knife. His mother and sister announced plans to seek legal custody of his three children — Mario III, 13, Mia Alma, 11, and Mayte, 8 — arguing that the children need a stable environment while he recovers.
A source familiar with the family told Rob Shuter that the mother has been a consistent presence in the children’s lives and that the sister has helped raise them. The source added that the family believes the children should be placed with caregivers who can provide immediate stability, not as a punitive measure against Hilton.
The family released a statement on August 6 saying the children were in the home moments before the livestream incident and were removed for their safety. The statement emphasized that the priority is helping the children heal and restoring a sense of security.
Hilton, 48, went live on TikTok on August 4, where he displayed erratic behavior and self-inflicted injuries before first responders transported him to a hospital, where he remains nearly a week later.