Perez Hilton's Family Shares New Details About the Moments Leading Up to His Livestream

Perez Hilton’s family revealed what happened in the moments that led up to his disturbing livestream on Tuesday, August 4.

As Parade previously reported, Hilton was rushed to the hospital after authorities were contacted numerous times regarding Hilton appearing naked on TikTok Live and appearing to harm himself with a knife.

While initial reports indicated that the internet personality was alone in his Miami home at the time, his family is now revealing that was not the case.

“The events of the past several days have been nearly unbearable for our family,” a statement shared on Thursday, August 6, read. “Just minutes before the public livestream incident, Perez’s children, niece, and sister were inside the home.”

According to the family, “When it became clear that Perez was experiencing a severe mental health crisis and harming himself, they immediately fled to protect the children from witnessing any further trauma.”

Hilton is the father of three children — son Mario III, 13, daughter Mia Alma, 11, and daughter Mayte Amor, 8 — whom he welcomed via surrogate.

“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,” the statement continued. “Please allow his children the privacy and space they need during this unimaginably difficult time.”

If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide or struggling with suicidal thoughts, help is available 24 hours a day through the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988.