Perez Hilton hospitalized after livestream crisis, family says surgery needed
The blogger remains in a Florida hospital under the Baker Act after a mental-health episode that caused significant blood loss; his family says his condition is serious but stable and that recovery will be lengthy.
Perez Hilton is still hospitalized in Florida following a mental-health crisis that unfolded during a livestream last week, his family said on his website. They described his condition as "serious but stable" and disclosed that he suffered significant blood loss and other injuries that will require surgery in the coming days. The family added that his treatment and recovery are expected to be a long process.
Authorities responded to the Miami-area home after viewers reported the livestream, and deputies placed Hilton under the state's Baker Act, which permits involuntary mental-health evaluation. The family said communication has been limited to immediate relatives and medical staff, and that no statements from the media or the blogger himself should be considered official.
In a request for privacy, the family noted that Hilton's three children are safe with relatives and asked that photographers and media refrain from gathering outside the home or publishing images of the children. They emphasized that their focus is on his medical care and on supporting those affected by the incident.
Hilton previously faced a serious health issue earlier this year when a perforated ulcer led to sepsis and emergency surgery. He has not spoken publicly since the recent event.
"Perez's children remain safe and are being cared for by immediate family. Please allow them and the rest of the family the peace and privacy they need during this difficult time," the family statement read.
The article includes a reminder that individuals in crisis can contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988 in the U.S. and Canada) or local emergency services.