Perez Hilton’s team and family are offering an encouraging update on the blogger’s recovery three months after his disturbing self-harm livestream.
“It’s been three months since our family began navigating this difficult time,” read a message on Hilton’s website on Tuesday, November 3. “While it hasn’t been easy, we’re grateful to have some positive news to share about Perez’s recovery.”
Hilton, 48, was hospitalized on August 4 following a disturbing TikTok livestream where he appeared to engage in self-harm acts. At the time, the Miami-Dade police confirmed to Us that authorities responded to calls “regarding an individual who was live-streaming acts of self-harm on social media.” Officers were dispatched to Hilton’s home for what they suspected was a “possible suicide” attempt.
Hilton underwent surgery due to significant blood loss. He remained in the hospital before moving to an inpatient facility. In October, Hilton began the next phase of his treatment, a partial hospitalization program (PHP), while residing in supportive housing. He will continue to receive mental health care and support, according to the new message.
“He’s also been able to spend time with his family during approved visits, including a special evening celebrating his mom’s 73rd birthday together with the children,” Tuesday’s statement read, referring to his three kids. “These moments together have meant so much to everyone.”
The message continued, “This entire experience has been a learning process for our family. Like many people who have never been through something like this, we didn’t fully understand just how much time, care, and support recovery from a serious mental health crisis can require. Through conversations with others who have been through similar situations, we’ve come to understand that getting through the initial crisis is only the beginning. There’s no one-size-fits-all timeline, and we’re learning the importance of taking things one step at a time.”
While Hilton’s team and family are unsure of an exact date of when he would be returning home, the statement noted that they are “hopeful that day is getting closer.”
“Most importantly, we want him to have the time and support he needs to continue making progress,” the message read. “In the meantime, the children are doing well, staying busy with school, their activities, and everyday life. They also had a wonderful Halloween! After everything they’ve been through, seeing them smiling, having fun, and simply enjoying being kids has been especially meaningful.”
The statement concluded, “As always, thank you to everyone who has continued to check in and send kind messages. We’re incredibly grateful for your love, compassion, and support. It means so much to our family.”
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