The family of Perez Hilton has publicly requested that media, paparazzi, and the public refrain from approaching their home in Miami to allow his three children and niece privacy during a difficult time.
Family statement confirms children were home before incident
On Thursday, Hilton’s family released a statement via his website detailing the events surrounding his mental health crisis and subsequent hospitalization. The statement confirmed that his children, niece, and sister were inside the home just minutes before a TikTok livestream showed Hilton self-harming with a box cutter and knife on Tuesday night.
According to the family, they immediately fled the home to protect the children from witnessing further trauma when it became clear Hilton was experiencing a severe mental health crisis. The statement emphasized that their highest priority is helping the children begin to heal and rebuild a sense of security.
Hospitalization follows emergency response
The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office reported that police and fire rescue responded to Hilton’s residence around 9 p.m. on Tuesday after receiving multiple calls from concerned fans and TikTok moderators who witnessed the livestream. Hilton was safely recovered and transported to a local hospital for medical attention, where he remains under care.
Podcast co-host offers support
In a separate development, Chris Booker, Hilton’s co-host on The Perez Hilton Podcast, shared a statement on Instagram expressing profound sadness for Hilton and his family. Booker confirmed that updates on Hilton’s condition will be shared via PerezHilton.com due to hospital privacy measures. He also indicated that podcast operations are currently on hold as the focus remains on Hilton’s recovery.
Family calls for privacy and space
The family’s statement concluded with a request for privacy and space for Hilton’s children, stating: “For the children’s safety, privacy, and well-being, we respectfully ask members of the media, paparazzi, content creators and the public to leave the area surrounding the family’s home.”
Hilton is a father to three children, born via surrogacy in 2013, 2015, and 2017. The family has expressed gratitude for the overwhelming outpouring of love and support during this difficult time.