Family says Pérez Hilton can communicate and holds onto 'hope' after hospitalization
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
The family of famous entertainment blogger Pérez Hilton says they 'hold onto hope' after he was hospitalized during a mental health crisis at his home in South Florida. Authorities responded to a neighborhood in Westchester after receiving 'multiple calls about a person live-streaming self-harm acts on social media' on Tuesday night, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office. The video, which was streamed on TikTok before the platform removed it, appeared to show Hilton covered in blood, with visible cuts and holding what looked like a knife, NBC News reported. In the video, viewers pleaded with him and asked for his phone number to alert authorities. The family shared a new statement on their website, saying: 'Our family wants to once again thank everyone who has reached out with prayers, kind messages, and support for Pérez. Your compassionate humanity during this painful time has meant more than words can express. This has been incredibly difficult and emotional for us, and it has become even harder because very little information has been made available to our family. While we continue to await further updates, we hold onto hope. We have also been able to confirm that Pérez can communicate, which has given our family hope. We respectfully ask that you continue with your prayers, understanding, and consideration as Pérez continues to recover. We will share additional updates as we receive confirmed information and it becomes possible to do so. For now, we are taking it step by step and keeping the focus where it needs to be: on Pérez and his recovery. Again, thank you, truly, for all your support and compassion. We are very grateful. For mental health resources, visit https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help.' If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or chat live at 988lifeline.org. You can also visit SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources for additional support.
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