On Saturday, Perez Hilton’s family issued a statement providing an update on the blogger’s health following an incident of apparent self-harm during a TikTok livestream.
“Perez’s condition remains serious but stable,” the statement, published on Hilton’s website, stated. “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.”
The family also urged both the media and the public to refrain from gathering outside Hilton’s home and to stop trying to photograph his children. This particular request was emphasized in bold within the statement.
“There is absolutely no reason for members of the media or the public to remain outside the family’s home,” the statement continued. “We again respectfully ask members of the media to leave the home and surrounding area, stop following family members, and cease photographing Perez’s children. We also ask photo agencies not to purchase, publish, or distribute any photographs of the children that may have been taken.”
On August 4, Miami police responded to a call at Hilton’s residence after reports of a concerning livestream, during which Hilton, appearing to be covered in blood, seemed to be cutting himself.
The day following the incident, Hilton’s family released another statement: “Many of you have reached out with concern for Perez, and we are incredibly grateful for the overwhelming outpouring of love, support, and prayers. We can confirm that Perez is receiving medical care, and our family’s focus right now is on his well-being.”
If you or anyone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by dialing 988 or visit SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources.
