Perez Hilton hospitalized after livestream self-harm; family asks for children's privacy

Published Aug 7, 12:18 AM UTC

Perez Hilton, the celebrity blogger, was hospitalized after appearing to harm himself during a livestream. His family has issued a statement asking paparazzi to respect the privacy of his children as new details about the crisis emerge. The family reports that Hilton can communicate, which gives them hope. The incident has sparked renewed public discussion about mental health. Multiple news outlets, including the Los Angeles Times, Forbes, People.com, The New York Times, and WTOP, have covered the story, highlighting the disturbing nature of the online event and the family's plea for privacy during this difficult time.