Perez Hilton's brother-in-law shares health update amid hospitalization

Perez Hilton's brother-in-law, Tom, shared an update on the celebrity gossip blogger's health, revealing that Hilton was hospitalized on Aug. 4 and received treatment for physical injuries, including broken bones sustained from falls during the incident.

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up until 48 hours or so ago from this recording, he was being treated for physical issues.

Tom explained that Hilton is now transitioning into the mental health aspect of his recovery. While psychiatrists have been checking on him in the hospital to ensure his safety, the "actual healing, or digging into what caused this mental break," has not yet begun, and Tom is unsure if it ever will.

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So, we are now just transitioning into the mental side of things.

Hilton, born Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr., does not appear to recall the incident, as his brother-in-law is hesitant to trigger any anxiety by discussing it. His family and team issued a statement to address "false and inaccurate reports," confirming he is hospitalized under Florida's Baker Act. This law permits involuntary confinement for individuals who pose a threat to themselves or others.

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I don’t know if it will ever be.

The statement emphasized that Hilton's communication is limited to immediate family and medical providers, and no media statements have been issued by him. His team stressed that only information published on PerezHilton.com is credible. The family expressed gratitude for Hilton spending time with his mother and sister and requested privacy as they focus on his treatment and recovery, noting it will be a long process.

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I wanted him to really focus on his physical ailments. I don’t know how much he really does recall or doesn’t recall.