Perez Hilton’s family released a statement on Saturday updating fans about the blogger’s health after he appeared to commit self-harm during a TikTok livestream.
“Perez’s condition remains serious but stable,” read the statement, which was released on Hilton’s website. “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 statement also demanded that the “media or the public” stop lingering outside of Hilton’s home and cease attempts at photographing his children. This paragraph was bolded in the statement for apparent emphasis.
“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 Aug. 4, Miami police were dispatched to Hilton’s home after receiving reports of a disturbing livestream during which Hilton, covered in blood, appeared to be cutting himself.
Hilton’s family issued the following statement the day after, “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 go to SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources.