Perez Hilton appearing on Celebrity Big Brother UK in 2015 / 5
The family of celebrity blogger Perez Hilton have issued an update following his hospitalisation for apparent self-harm last week.
The 48-year-old former Celebrity Big Brother star sparked concern around the world when he appeared live on TikTok in a bloodied and distressed state while seemingly brandishing a knife.
After emergency services spent several hours attempting to access his home in Florida, he was finally transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.
In a statement, his family said: “There are many false and inaccurate reports circulating in the media regarding Perez and the circumstances surrounding this situation.
“We want to confirm that Perez remains hospitalized under Florida’s Baker Act. His communication has been extremely limited and confined to immediate family, medical providers, and others directly involved in his care. He has not communicated with the media or issued any public statements.”
It continued: “Perez’s condition remains serious but stable. 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.
“As our family remains focused on Perez’s treatment and recovery, we also need the space and privacy to care for everyone affected by this situation.
“There is absolutely no reason for members of the media or the public to remain outside the family’s home. 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.”
“Perez’s children remain safe and are being cared for by immediate family,” the statement continued. “Please allow them and the rest of the family the peace and privacy they desperately need during this incredibly difficult time. Thank you for your continued support, compassion, and understanding.”
Hilton has three children via a surrogate – a 13-year-old son and two daughters, aged 11 and eight.
