Perez Hilton, 48, suffered broken bones and severe injuries during a self-harm incident on August 4, and remains hospitalized under Florida’s Baker Act, his brother-in-law revealed on the Perez Hilton Podcast with Chris Booker.
Perez Hilton’s brother-in-law, Tom, described the 48-year-old celebrity blogger as having broken bones from falling multiple times during the August 4 livestream where he cut himself with a knife and lost significant blood. The incident, which occurred at Hilton’s Miami-area home, prompted his sister, niece, and three children to flee the scene as he experienced a severe mental health crisis, according to a family statement. Hilton was hospitalized under Florida’s Baker Act, a legal framework allowing temporary involuntary detention for individuals in mental health distress.
Tom, married to Hilton’s sister Barbara Lavandeira, disclosed on the Perez Hilton Podcast with Chris Booker that the media personality sustained multiple broken bones during the night of the incident. The cutting, a couple of falls that happened during this process, Tom explained, adding that Hilton’s physical injuries included lacerations and an overdose. Doctors have not yet determined the cause of his “mental break,” with Tom stating, The actual healing, or digging into what caused this mental break as I’ve called it, hasn’t been discovered. I don’t know if it will ever be.
Perez Hilton suffered broken bones night of suicide attempt
Hilton’s family confirmed he experienced significant blood loss and sustained additional injuries that will require surgery in the coming days. His condition remains serious but stable, and he is receiving medical care, according to a statement. The family also revealed that his three children—Mario, 13, Mia, 11, and Mayte, 8—were inside the home minutes before the livestream incident. 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, the statement said.
Earlier this month, Miami-Dade Sheriff’s deputies responded to Hilton’s Miami home after receiving multiple calls about a person livestreaming acts of self-harm on the social media platform. Authorities located the residence and spoke with family members on scene and confirmed Hilton was alone inside. His TikTok account has since been banned.
According to a police report, Hilton’s sister Barbara discovered him naked and covered in blood in the bathroom of the Miami home he shares with his mother Teresita Lavandeira, 72, and his three children. She ushered the children into her car and drove away as Hilton chased them into the street and banged on the windows. Hilton then locked himself inside the house and cut himself with a knife before first responders were able to coax him out and treat him for lacerations and an overdose. He was also treated for “significant” blood loss and undisclosed injuries.
Perez Hilton suffered broken bones during mental health episode
Tom addressed online speculation that Hilton may have experienced sepsis psychosis,
but said he does not know whether that was the case and is unsure how doctors diagnose it. The family has not disclosed whether Hilton’s mental health crisis stemmed from pre-existing conditions or recent stressors. Hilton’s mother, Teresita Lavandeira, filed for temporary legal custody of the children three days after the incident, according to court documents obtained by TMZ. The family has since sought to balance Hilton’s recovery with the children’s well-being, with Tom emphasizing the need for psychiatric help before allowing unsupervised visits. I think it’s all things that need to be done with the advice of psychiatric help,
he said. It’s a lot for the kids. It’s a lot for him.
A Miami court granted Teresita sweeping authority over their schooling, healthcare, and all things necessary for the care of the children. The family also revealed that Hilton’s visits must be supervised by a therapist or a family member agreed upon by both sides. Tom added that the children “adore him” and that Hilton has been a present father, though the situation remains emotionally charged.
Hilton’s recovery plan includes transitioning from physical to mental health care, with Tom stating, The focus now will be transitioning into the mental side of things.
Doctors have placed him on psychiatric clearance requirements before he can reunite with his children. The Baker Act’s provisions will activate once he is medically discharged, granting doctors a 72-hour window to evaluate him for a psychiatric facility. However, the timeline for his full recovery remains unclear.
Perez Hilton suffered multiple broken bones the night of
On August 8, the family said that Hilton had experienced significant blood loss and sustained additional injuries that will require surgery in the coming days.
They said his treatment and recovery will be a long process. At the time, they said his condition remains serious but stable.
As of August 17, the 48-year-old’s family said he remained hospitalized under Florida’s Baker Act and is receiving the medical care he needs.
Last week, Hilton was granted supervised visitation with his three children; however, the visits must be supervised by a therapist or a family member agreed upon by both sides.
The family’s statement emphasized that their highest priority is helping the children begin to heal from the trauma of the incident. 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.
Hilton’s brother-in-law, Tom, who is married to his sister Barbara, also revealed that doctors discovered other issues requiring treatment, which stemmed from Hilton’s battle with sepsis in March. This detail was mentioned during a new episode of The Perez Hilton Podcast with Chris Booker, where Tom discussed the severity of Hilton’s injuries and the ongoing medical challenges.
As of August 17, Hilton remains hospitalized under Florida’s Baker Act, with his family continuing to navigate the complexities of his recovery and the well-being of his children. The situation underscores the delicate balance between medical treatment, legal custody, and the emotional toll on all parties involved.
