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Perez Hilton health update: Family asks for privacy as blogger receives medical care

Perez Hilton health update: Family asks for privacy as blogger receives medical care

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Perez Hilton's family has thanked the public for its support and requested privacy. The health update comes after the blogger had engaged in self-harm during a livestream.

Perez Hilton, a renowned American blogger and media personality, is grabbing headlines after he reportedly appeared to experience a mental health crisis during a recent livestream. In the latest update, his family and team have spoken out, thanking everyone for the support, and have asked the public to respect his privacy as he focuses on his recovery.

Statement issued by Perez Hilton's family post blogger's hospitalisation

The statement noted that Hilton's well-being remains the family's top priority and requested compassion and understanding while he undergoes treatment. They also indicated that any future updates would be shared when appropriate, without disclosing further details about his condition.

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The message was posted on Hilton's webstie, the blogger's team and family thanked his followers for their support in the wake of the shocking incident. "We can confirm that Perez is receiving medical care, and our family's focus right now is on his well-being," the message read. "We kindly ask that you respect Perez's privacy, as well as the privacy of his family, during this difficult time." The message added that Hilton's team and family would share updates "if and when" they are able.

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Details shared by police officials post receiving multiple calls of Hilton's suicide attempt

Perez Hilton was transported to a Miami hospital where he is said to be receiving medical attention after appearing to harm himself on the TikTok livestream, law enforcement officias said in a statement, as per the ABC report.

"The individual has been safely recovered and transported by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue to a local hospital, where he is receiving medical attention," the sheriff's office said Wednesday. "The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office Crisis Response Unit and Licensed Mental Health Professionals are also on scene providing support and resources to the individual's family."

Hilton's TikTok livestream on Tuesday allegedly appeared to show him harming himself with a knife, with a bloody torso and face. Hilton's representatives, Golden Artists Entertainment, released a statement Tuesday night, saying they were "aware of the concerning content circulating online involving our client." "At this time, we have not been able to make direct contact with him, despite our ongoing efforts to reach him. Our primary concern is Perez's health and well-being, as well as the well being of his family," the statement added.

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