Perez Hilton's Ongoing Care
Perez Hilton Continues Inpatient Care Two Weeks After TikTok Incident and Baker Act Activation
Key Points
Perez Hilton is 48 years old.
The pseudonym 'Perez Hilton' is a reference to Paris Hilton, highlighting the origin of his blogging moniker.
Coverage notes him as a Celebrity Big Brother contestant, underscoring his broader TV fame beyond his blog.
The initial hospital admission reportedly involved significant blood loss and injuries that would require surgery in the coming days.
Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton remains hospitalized nearly two weeks after a disturbing August 4 TikTok livestream in which he appeared with a knife and blood, prompting police and emergency responders to rush to his Miami home, according to Page Six. The 48-year-old was treated for significant blood loss and a reported overdose, and authorities used Florida's Baker Act — a law that allows involuntary psychiatric detention — to admit him for mental health care.
His TikTok account has since been banned. His family confirmed he is still under inpatient medical and mental health treatment, with surgery required in the days following the incident, Local Memphis reported.
What Happened During the August 4 Livestream
Viewers watching Hilton's TikTok livestream on August 4 saw him appear with a knife and what looked like blood. Police arrived at his Miami home and emergency responders treated him on scene. He was taken to the hospital with significant blood loss. The injuries were serious enough that doctors scheduled surgery for the days that followed, according to Page Six.
Florida's Baker Act allowed authorities to detain Hilton involuntarily for psychiatric evaluation and treatment. His TikTok account was permanently banned following the incident. Hilton's mother moved quickly to file for temporary custody of his three children, underlining the serious personal fallout from the episode, Head Top Topics reported.
Family Gives Update on His Ongoing Inpatient Care
Hilton's sister, Barbara Lavandeira, posted a statement on his website nearly two weeks after the incident. She said Hilton has a dedicated medical and mental health team and that his recovery remains the top priority. The family thanked supporters who reached out during the crisis, according to Head Top Topics.
The statement did not give a timeline for his release. It confirmed he is still receiving inpatient treatment. Yahoo News noted that the family's update was the latest sign that his condition, while being managed, remains serious enough to require continued hospital care.
PerezHilton.com Set to Resume Publishing This Week
Despite Hilton's continued hospitalization, his website will not go dark. His family announced that PerezHilton.com will resume publishing this week. His team will handle the site, focusing on the day's biggest celebrity stories, Yahoo News reported. The move signals an effort to keep his business running while he focuses on recovery.
Hilton built his brand as one of the internet's most recognizable celebrity gossip bloggers. His pseudonym is a direct nod to Paris Hilton, a play on the hotel heiress's name. He later expanded his profile beyond blogging, appearing as a contestant on Celebrity Big Brother. His website has been a central part of his public identity for nearly two decades, Local Memphis noted.
Children's Custody Filing Adds to Personal Stakes
Hilton's mother filed for temporary custody of his three children following the incident. The move reflects how deeply the crisis has disrupted his personal life. Hilton has three kids whom he has raised as a single parent. Page Six reported that the custody filing came as authorities and family worked to stabilize the situation in the immediate aftermath of the livestream.
No court outcome has been publicly reported yet. The family has kept details about the children's situation private. What is clear is that Hilton's road to recovery will involve both his physical health and rebuilding the personal life disrupted on August 4, according to Head Top Topics.
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