Perez Hilton's Family Shares Hopeful Recovery Update Three Months After Livestream Crisis

Perez Hilton’s family has shared a hopeful update on his recovery, three months after the media personality was hospitalized following a TikTok livestream in which he appeared to engage in self-harm. In a statement posted to his website on Tuesday, November 3, his family said that while it hasn’t been easy, they’re grateful to have positive news to share. Hilton, 48, underwent surgery for significant blood loss in August and has since moved from the hospital to an inpatient facility, then into a partial hospitalization program in October while living in supportive housing.

The update also offered a rare look at what long-term recovery actually looks like. There’s no set date for Hilton’s return home, and his family is upfront about that, saying there’s no one-size-fits-all timeline and they’re learning to take things one step at a time. Hilton has spent time with his three children during approved visits and celebrated his mother’s 73rd birthday with the family. He will continue receiving mental health care.

For anyone who has supported a loved one through a mental health crisis, the message is a familiar one: the crisis may make headlines, but the months of small, quiet progress are where the real work happens. If you or someone you know is struggling, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available to call or text, 24/7. What’s one small step you’ve seen make a big difference in someone’s recovery?