PEREZ Hilton’s niece and sister were inside the star’s home when the celebrity blogger made a distressing “self-harm” video, his family have revealed.
Hilton, 48, was rushed to hospital on Tuesday after a disturbing livestream appeared to show him self-harming at his Miami home.
Cops received multiple 911 calls from concerned fans who reported that the TV star was naked, covered in blood, with several marks on his body.
In a statement issued by his family, they have revealed that his children, niece and sister were in his home at the time he was making his TikTok video.
They said that Hilton had been “experiencing a severe mental health crisis” and was “harming himself”.
When it was becoming apparent what was happening the family fled in order to shield the children from “witnessing any further trauma”.
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The statement said: Our highest priority right now is helping the children begin to heal from what they experienced.
An important part of that process is allowing them to safely return home and begin rebuilding a sense of security and normalcy.”
They also asked for any members of the media at the family’s home to leave and not return for the sake of the “children’s safety, privacy and well-being”.
The family said the past few days had been “unbearable” but they would still provide updates on Hilton’s condition in the future.
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They expressed their thanks for people’s “compassion, understanding, and continued prayers.”
In a recent update, the family said that “Perez is able to communicate,” which had given them hope.
Hilton, whose real name is Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr., sparked alarm after going through a mental health crisis in front of thousands of viewers.
Emergency dispatch audio revealed the tense hours leading up to his rescue as police tried to negotiate with him.
In one dispatch recording, two men are heard discussing a “man down call” involving a “live streamer” who was broadcasting himself while in severe distress, which left viewers “upset.”
Police are believed to have arrived at Hilton’s rental home at around 7.10 pm and spent several hours trying to make contact with him while also speaking with concerned family members.
A second dispatch recording, obtained by The U.S. Sun and timestamped at around 10.41 pm, shows operators later classifying the incident as a reported “suicide attempt” as they requested additional assistance.
The audio captures the urgency of the response, with dispatchers sending multiple police units to the property and warning responding officers that it was an “active police scene.”
Other units were placed on standby as officers worked to safely resolve the crisis before Hilton was ultimately transported to hospital.
At around 11 pm, officers revealed they were entering the home and minutes later Hilton was transported to hospital.
A source close told Fox News Digital on Wednesday that Hilton was injured and was placed under a psychiatric hold under the Baker Act.
Officially known as the Florida Mental Health Act of 1971, it allows a person to be taken to a receiving facility for an evaluation of up to 72 hours.
It does not mean the person has been arrested or charged with a crime.
Hilton found global fame in the early 2000s for his blog where he spoke about celebrity gossip and commented on the latest viral showbiz stories.
He was known for his big, often controversial, opinions on the stars of the era.
This led to him rubbing shoulders with some of Hollywood’s top names such as the Kardashians as well as starring in several TV shows.
In 2007, he featured in several episodes of The View and created his own TV show over in the UK called Perez Hilton Superfan in 2012.
His success with the show in Britain also saw him land a spot as a contestant on Celebrity Big Brother in 2015.
Mental health helplines
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues or thoughts of suicide, help is available.
In the US, you can call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 to connect with trained counselors, or chat online at 988lifeline.org.
You can also text HOME to 741741 to reach the Crisis Text Line and speak with a crisis counselor.
If you are affected by any of the issues raised in this article, please call the Samaritans for free on 116123.
