Perez Hilton in serious condition, requires surgery after live self-harm broadcast
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Blogger Perez Hilton is in serious but stable condition after self-harming during a live social media broadcast on Tuesday.
- His family stated he suffered significant blood loss and requires surgery, requesting privacy.
- Police responded to his Miami home after alerts of a possible suicide attempt during the live stream.
American blogger Perez Hilton remains in serious but stable condition following a live social media broadcast on Tuesday where he inflicted self-harm. His family confirmed he sustained significant blood loss and requires surgery in the coming days. They have requested privacy for their children and for media to leave their residence.
Authorities responded to Hilton's Miami home after receiving alerts about a potential suicide attempt broadcast live. Audio recordings obtained by outlets like People and Page Six confirm police were dispatched immediately due to the gravity of the images. After nearly four hours at the residence, the 48-year-old blogger was transported to a local hospital.
US media reported that the video showed Hilton covered in blood and making cuts with an object. Miami-Dade County Sheriff's deputies arrived at the scene following multiple calls from users. They confirmed with family members that the blogger was alone during the broadcast. Perez Hilton rose to fame in the early 2000s for his controversial celebrity gossip blog, known for its biting commentary on Hollywood.
Originally published by Cooperativa in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.