Perez Hilton’s team is speaking out after the blogger was transported to a hospital following a disturbing livestream.
“At this time, we do not have any additional confirmed information to share regarding Perez Hilton’s condition,” Hilton’s agent Dante Rusciolelli tells Us in a statement. “Our focus remains on Perez’s health, recovery, and the privacy of both him and his family during this incredibly difficult time.”
His rep continued that Perez’s team is “grateful for the outpouring of concern and support from fans, friends, and members of the media.”
“We respectfully ask that everyone continue to honor his privacy while he receives the care he needs,” the statement concludes, adding that any verified updates will come directly from Rusciolelli.
Hilton, 48, appeared to engage in self-harm behaviors during a late-night livestream on Tuesday, August 4, and police were subsequently notified.
“The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office received multiple calls regarding an individual who was live-streaming acts of self-harm on social media,” read a statement from the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office to Us. “Deputies quickly located the individual’s residence, where they spoke with family members on scene, and confirmed he was alone inside.”
The statement continued, “In many incidents involving a person experiencing a mental health crisis or actively harming themselves, deputies prioritize deescalation by creating time, distance and opportunities for communication. At this time, deputies have tactfully disengaged while continuing to monitor the situation.”
In a separate statement, authorities confirmed that Hilton was “safely recovered” and transported to a nearby hospital.
“He is receiving medical attention,” the second statement read, without mentioning Hilton by name. “The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Crisis Response Unit and Licensed Mental Health Professionals are also on scene providing support and resources to the individual’s family.”
According to 911 dispatch audio obtained by Page Six on Wednesday, August 5, first responders were called to Hilton’s home for an apparent “suicide attempt.” Multiple units arrived at the scene on Tuesday and reportedly stayed at his Miami residence for hours.
“We are aware of the concerning content circulating online involving our client, Perez Hilton,” Rusciolelli and Golden Artists Entertainment co-CEO Rebekah Kochan wrote via Instagram on Tuesday. “At this time, we have not been able to make direct contact with him, despite our ongoing efforts to reach him. Our primary concern is Perez’s health and well being, as well as the well being of his family.”
They concluded, “Until we have confirmed information, we will not speculate or comment further. We appreciate everyone’s concern and ask that his privacy be respected during this time.”
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