Perez Hilton’s Family Speaks Out After Reports He Allegedly Livestreamed Self-Harm

This story discusses self-harm. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988, or go to 988lifeline.org, to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. You can also call the network, previously known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, at 800-273-8255, or visit SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources. Perez Hilton’s family is speaking out after police responded to the celebrity blogger’s home in Miami following a livestream in which he allegedly engaged in self-harm. Hilton is currently receiving medical care, according to the statement from the blogger’s family and team that was shared Aug. 5 on his website. The statement comes after reports of “someone who was livestreaming acts of self-harm on social media” the night before, a Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office spokesperson told NBC News. The person was “safely recovered,” the sheriff’s office said. Police did not identify Hilton by name.