The celebrity blogger reportedly told his mother “I need help” after being hospitalised following a distressing livestream from his Miami home.
MIAMI, US — WEB DESK: Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton reportedly told his mother, “I need help,” after being taken to a Miami hospital following an apparent self-harm incident that was livestreamed from his home.
The reported statement was shared by a source cited by the Daily Mail and comes as Hilton remains under medical care following Tuesday’s incident.
Hilton reportedly stable and alert
According to the report, a person close to Hilton’s family said the 48-year-old was stable and alert and able to communicate with his mother, Teresita Lavandeira.
The source reportedly described Hilton as being in significant emotional distress and said he remained in a difficult mental state.
The reports have not provided an official detailed medical statement from Hilton or his medical team.
Livestream prompted emergency response
Hilton was taken to hospital after livestreaming an apparent self-harm incident from his Miami home.
According to the Express Tribune report, audio from a 911 call reportedly characterised the incident as a suicide attempt. The livestream was subsequently removed from TikTok after remaining online for a period of time.
The incident has drawn significant attention online, although details surrounding Hilton’s medical condition remain limited.
Family focused on children
Reports also said Hilton’s family took steps to protect his three children from witnessing further distress during the incident.
His sister, Barbara Lavandeira, reportedly said family members acted immediately to protect the children from additional trauma.
The family has reportedly been focused on Hilton’s recovery and the wellbeing of his children while he receives medical care.
No specific trigger identified
A source cited in the report said Hilton had appeared to be acting normally before the incident and had been looking forward to upcoming projects.
The source reportedly said there was no single specific event that the family was aware of that had immediately preceded the crisis.
