Perez Hilton speaks first words after hospitalization, says he is in pain

Perez Hilton, the celebrity blogger, uttered his first words after being admitted to a Miami hospital, telling his mother, "I need help," according to a source close to the family. The three-word request was made after police described the incident that led to his admission as a suicide attempt.

A family friend of nearly two decades said Hilton is now stable and alert but is "really suffering" and in considerable pain. The source added that while he can speak, he has not fully processed the event and remains in a dark emotional state.

Authorities responded to Hilton's South Florida home after a livestream in which he appeared nude and self-harmed with a knife, prompting multiple emergency calls. The incident has drawn attention to his recent public reflections on past behavior as a gossip blogger, including apologies to several celebrities.

Hilton's family released a statement thanking supporters and noting that he can now communicate, which they said gives the family hope. They asked for privacy as he continues to recover and mentioned that his children and other relatives have been removed from the scene to focus on their well-being.