Perez Hilton’s children were inside his home ‘just minutes’ before his distressing livestream incident, the family has now revealed.
Hilton, 48, was taken to the hospital following a TikTok livestream which saw him self-harming with a knife while at his Miami home on Tuesday night.
Now his family have revealed more details about what transpired just before the heartbreaking incident.
In a new statement posted to Hilton’s website, it was revealed his children, niece, and sister were ‘inside’ the home minutes before the livestream.
The family ‘immediately fled’ to protect the children from ‘witnessing any further trauma’ when it became apparent that their father was ‘experiencing a severe mental health crisis and harming himself.’
They are now asking that his children receive the ‘privacy and space’ needed ‘during this unimaginably difficult time.’
Perez Hilton’s children were inside his home ‘just minutes’ before his distressing livestream incident, the family has revealed
Hilton is a father to three children, who were born via surrogacy. His eldest son Mario was born in 2013, followed by two daughters, Mia in 2015 and Mayte in 2017; pictured 2025
‘Our family cannot express enough our continued gratitude for the overwhelming outpouring of love, support, and prayers we have received during this incredibly difficult time,’ the statement began.
‘The events of the past several days have been nearly unbearable for our family.
‘Just minutes before the public livestream incident, Perez’s children, niece, and sister were inside the home. 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.
‘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.
‘For the children’s safety, privacy, and well-being, we respectfully ask members of the media, paparazzi, content creators, and the public to leave the area surrounding the family’s home and not return. Please allow his children the privacy and space they need during this unimaginably difficult time.
‘We will continue to provide updates on Perez’s condition through PerezHilton.com when we have additional information we are able to share.
‘Again, thank you for your compassion, understanding, and continued prayers.’
Hilton – born Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr. – is a father to three children, who were born via surrogacy. His eldest son Mario was born in 2013, followed by two daughters, Mia in 2015 and Mayte in 2017.
The family ‘immediately fled’ to protect the children from ‘witnessing any further trauma’ when it became apparent that their father was ‘experiencing a severe mental health crisis and harming himself’; pictured 2020
Harrowing surveillance video captured the moment police swarmed the gossip icon’s Miami home when concerned fans alerted 911 to his alarming self-harming behaviour on a TikTok livestream.
Four squad cars were spotted pulling up to the celebrity blogger’s ranch-style house with sirens blaring just after 7pm Tuesday after officers received multiple emergency calls about his behavior.
The video, captured by a neighbor’s Ring doorbell camera, reveals officers then trying to coax Hilton out of the home.
‘Mario it’s the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, please step out of the house,’ a deputy calls out as more police arrived.
Clips taken from the video, which the Daily Mail will not publish, appeared to show Hilton covered in blood while brandishing a knife.
The Ring footage reveals officers were still there at 11:11pm begging the showbiz blogger not to hurt himself.
After arriving on the scene on Tuesday evening, officers ultimately spoke with family members and confirmed Hilton was alone inside before making the decision to ‘tactically disengage’ while monitoring the situation, the Miami-Dade County Sheriff’s Office told the Daily Mail.
Hilton’s family are now asking that his children receive the ‘privacy and space’ needed ‘during this unimaginably difficult time
Hilton was eventually taken to the hospital where he was surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, including his 42-year-old sister, Barbara Lavandeira.
‘In many incidents involving a person experiencing a mental health crisis or actively harming themselves, deputies prioritize de-escalation by creating time, distance, and opportunities for communication,’ the sheriff’s office said.
‘Unless there is an immediate threat to others, slowing the situation and utilizing crisis intervention techniques can reduce the likelihood of a suicide-by-cop encounter and minimize the risk of injury to the individual, deputies, and the public.’
Authorities later confirmed that Hilton had ‘been safely recovered and transported by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue to a local hospital, where he is receiving medical attention.’
Meanwhile, the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Crisis Response Unit and Licensed Mental Health Professionals remained at the scene ‘providing support and resources to the individual’s family.
Hilton’s representatives, Golden Artists Entertainment Co-CEOs Dante Rusciolelli and Rebekah Kochan, told TMZ in a statement, ‘We are aware of the concerning content circulating online involving our client, Perez Hilton.
‘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. Until we have confirmed information, we will not speculate or comment further.
The famed celebrity blogger became a household name during the noughties; pictured 2009
‘We appreciate everyone’s concern and ask that his privacy be respected during this time.’
The video has been taken down, and Hilton’s account has since been suspended by TikTok.
The new statement marks the latest update from Hilton’s family since the incident.
His loved ones broke their silence on Wednesday saying that the celebrity blogger was still being treated in hospital in the wake of the alarming incident.
‘Many of you have reached out with concern for Perez, and we are incredibly grateful for the overwhelming outpouring of love, support, and prayers.
‘We can confirm that Perez is receiving medical care, and our family’s focus right now is on his well-being.
‘We kindly ask that you respect Perez’s privacy, as well as the privacy of his family, during this difficult time.
‘If and when we are able to share any updates, we will do so with everyone as soon as we can.
‘Thank you for your compassion, understanding, and continued support.’
- If you or someone you know needs help, please call or text the confidential 24/7 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in the US on 988. There is also an online chat available at 988lifeline.org
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