Perez Hilton’s family has shared an update following a distressing incident that prompted widespread concern among fans and emergency responders.
Hilton’s official website published a statement on Wednesday, August 5. The family confirmed the celebrity blogger is receiving medical treatment after an alarming live stream led multiple viewers to contact authorities.
“We are incredibly grateful for the overwhelming outpouring of love, support, and prayers,” the statement read. “We can confirm that Perez is receiving medical care, and our family’s focus right now is on his well-being.”
The family also asked for privacy during this difficult time, adding that any future updates will be shared when appropriate.
Perez Hilton has 3 children and all came through surrogacy.
Meaning none of them have ever known what it is like to have a mother.
As Perez suffers an extreme mental breakdown tonight, they have no other parent to turn to.
Alone, scared, and in desperate need of their… pic.twitter.com/CalmHWpoHW
— Matt Wallace (@MattWallace888) August 5, 2026
Earlier, the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office confirmed that deputies responded after receiving multiple reports about an individual live streaming behavior that suggested self-harm. Authorities said Hilton was safely located and transported to a nearby hospital, where he received medical attention. Officials also stated they are continuing to support his family.
Following the incident, an unverified video circulated online that appeared to show Hilton in visible distress while holding a sharp object. The authenticity of the footage has not been independently verified.
Who Is Perez Hilton?
Born Mario Lavandeira Jr., Perez Hilton rose to prominence after launching his celebrity gossip website in 2004. The site quickly became one of the internet’s most influential entertainment blogs. It was known for breaking celebrity news, publishing commentary, and offering outspoken opinions on Hollywood’s biggest stars.
Over the years, Hilton became one of the entertainment industry’s most recognizable gossip figures, drawing both a massive following and criticism from celebrities including Jennifer Aniston, Miley Cyrus, Khloé Kardashian, Lady Gaga, and others. Although his influence has evolved, he remains a well-known personality in entertainment media
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