The family of Perez Hilton said in a statement that he is “able to communicate” following an incident of apparent self-harm during a livestream earlier this week. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo
Aug. 6 (UPI) -- The family of celebrity blogger Perez Hilton said in a statement that he is "able to communicate" following an incident of apparent self-harm during a livestream earlier this week.
Hilton, 48, was hospitalized after appearing to commit an act of self harm on TikTok on Tuesday. The Miami-Dade County Sheriff's Office said he has been hospitalized under the state's Baker Act which allows authorities to keep someone held if they pose a threat to themselves or others.
"Our family wants to once again thank everyone who has reached out with prayers, kind messages, and support for Perez," Hilton's family said in a statement on Wednesday. "Your compassionate humanity during this profoundly heartbreaking time has meant more than words can express. We have also been able to confirm that Perez is able to communicate, which has given our family hope."
After the TikTok livestream, emergency responders were called to Hilton's home. A short time later he was rushed to a local hospital.
