Perez Hilton’s family has provided another update on the celebrity blogger’s condition following what has been described as a “suicide attempt” just a day ago.
“This experience has been incredibly challenging and emotional for us, compounded by the lack of available information,” the family stated on Hilton’s official website. “As we wait for more news, we remain hopeful.”
Hilton’s family also expressed relief, confirming that Perez is now able to communicate, which has become a source of hope for them.
In their message, the family extended their gratitude to everyone who has offered prayers, kind words, and support for Perez, acknowledging that this outpouring of compassion during such a deeply distressing period has been immeasurably valuable.
They asked for ongoing prayers, patience, and understanding as Perez continues to recover, promising to provide further updates when confirmed information is available.
“For now, we’re taking things one step at a time and keeping our focus where it belongs, on Perez and his recovery,” they added. “Again, thank you, truly, for all your support and compassion. We are so grateful.”
This update comes about 24 hours after Hilton, born Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr., was rushed to the hospital after livestreaming an apparent self-harming video on TikTok Live.
Hilton — who is father to three children via surrogacy — was confirmed to be “receiving medical care” in a previous update from his family, who noted that their “focus right now is on his well-being.”
The Miami-Dade County Sheriff’s Office told Page Six Tuesday night that units were dispatched to Hilton’s Miami home after they’d received “multiple calls” of “an individual livestreaming acts of self-harm on social media.”
Officers spoke with Hilton’s family members at the scene and decided to “tactfully disengage” while continuing to “monitor the situation” after confirming Hilton, 48, was alone inside.
The Miami-Dade County Sheriff’s Office later confirmed to Page Six that the individual had “been safely recovered and transported by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue to a local hospital, where he is receiving medical attention,” noting that their “Crisis Response Unit and Licensed Mental Health Professionals” were “on scene providing support and resources to the individual’s family.”
Hilton’s representatives at Golden Artists Entertainment, Dante Rusciolelli and Rebekah Kochan, told Page Six in a statement Tuesday night that they were “aware of the concerning content circulating online” involving their client.
“At this time, we have not been able to make direct contact with him, despite our ongoing efforts to reach him,” they said, adding that their “primary concern” at the time was Hilton’s “health and well-being, as well as the well-being of his family.”
They released an updated statement to Page Six on Wednesday that confirmed they “do not have any additional information to share.”
“We are grateful for the outpouring of concern and support from fans, friends and members of the media,” Rusciolelli and Rebekah Kochan said. “We respectfully ask that everyone continue to honor his privacy while he receives the care he needs.”
In 911 dispatch audio, officers noted that multiple units had responded to the site of a “suicide attempt” and surveillance footage obtained by Page Six shows officers showing up at Hilton’s home multiple times Tuesday.
Hilton’s apparent mental health breakdown comes after a “traumatic” year that included a cross-country move, a health crisis that “almost killed him” and financial struggles after life-saving surgeries, sources told Page Six Wednesday.
This is a developing story…