Perez Hilton remains under the care of doctors and his recovery “is going to take a lot of time”.
The 48-year-old celebrity gossip blogger — whose real name is Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr — was hospitalised last week after self-harming in a disturbing TikTok livestream and his sister Barbara Lavandeira has now given an update on his condition explaining he’s facing a long journey to get better.
Barbara told New York Post column PageSix: “Mario remains hospitalised and continues to receive medical treatment for his injuries. His physical and mental recovery is going to take a lot of time, but we remain hopeful.”
“He has no access to a cell phone, social media or the internet. Everyone’s focus is on helping him recover physically and making sure he receives the mental and emotional care and support he needs.”
“What I can say is that he has a long road ahead of him, both physically and mentally.”
When asked when the star will be able to return home, Barbara added: “We honestly don’t know. His physical and mental recovery is going to take time, and we’re following the guidance of his doctors.”
“I don’t want to offer a timeline or make promises about when he might come home. Right now, the most important thing is that he receives the treatment he needs and isn’t rushed through any part of his recovery.”
It comes after Perez’s mother Teresita Lavandeira filed for temporary custody of his three children Mario, 13, Mia, 11, and eight-year-old Mayte.
Documents filed in Miami, Florida, and obtained by PageSix.com show Perez “voluntarily consented” to the request amid his recovery.
His declaration in the paperwork stated: “I realise that by signing this document, I am consenting to the Petitioner having temporary legal custody of the minor children and that such temporary custody is in the best interest of the children.”
“I realise that the custody of my children by the Petitioner is temporary and that I may, at any time, petition the court to return legal custody to me.”
“I understand and acknowledge that I may have to comply with a reasonable transition plan prior to the court returning legal custody to me.”
The move means Teresita can consent to necessary medical and dental care for the kids, gain access to medical and educational records, make decisions about their education, and “do all other things necessary for the care of the children”.
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