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The family of Perez Hilton has given a new update on his condition months after the blogger appeared to harm himself on a livestream.
In a statement published on his website November 3, his family shared that Hilton, 48, has made progress since the August incident and has been able to spend time with his three children. He has transitioned into a partial hospitalization program, and is now staying in supportive housing while continuing to receive mental health care.
"It’s been three months since our family began navigating this difficult time," the family said in the update. "While it hasn’t been easy, we’re grateful to have some positive news to share about Perez’s recovery."
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It comes three months after Hilton, whose real name is Mario Armando Lavandiera Jr., was hospitalized on August 4 following a TikTok livestream where he appeared to self-harm. Miami-Dade officers in Florida responded to multiple calls from concerned viewers, and Hilton was taken to hospital for treatment. At the time his family said he had suffered significant blood loss and required surgery.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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