Perez Hilton remains in hospital nearly two weeks after his admission, his family has revealed. The 48-year-old, real name Mario Lavandeira, sparked concerns for his wellbeing when he appeared to self-harm during a TikTok livestream.
Family statement on his condition
In a statement posted on Hilton's website, his family said he is receiving treatment from "medical and mental health professionals." The statement read: "To everyone who has reached out, checked in, and kept Perez and our family in your thoughts, thank you!"
"At this time, Perez remains hospitalized and is receiving the medical care he needs. His treatment is continuing in an inpatient setting under the care of a dedicated team of medical and mental health professionals."
Blog to resume updates
The family said that Hilton's celebrity gossip blog would resume updates from this week onward. They wrote: "Perez built PerezHilton.com more than 20 years ago, and it has remained one of the most important parts of his life ever since.
"Starting this week, his team will begin publishing again, focusing on the day's biggest stories. Whether you have followed Perez from the beginning or only recently started reading, we hope you will continue visiting, reading, and sharing the site.
"We deeply appreciate your support while Perez focuses on his health and recovery. For now, Perez's health remains the priority as his team keeps the site active and moving forward."
Background and earlier statement
Emergency services were called to Hilton's home in Miami on August 4, and his TikTok account was suspended. In the family's original statement after his hospital admission, they said Hilton "experienced significant blood loss and sustained additional injuries that will require surgery in the coming days." They explained that his recovery would be "a long process."
Hilton rose to fame in the 2000s as a celebrity gossip blogger. He was a housemate on Celebrity Big Brother in 2015, and was the seventh celeb to be evicted.
