Perez Hilton's family said in a November 3 website statement that he has made progress since an August 4 incident. He moved into a partial hospitalization program in October and lives in supportive housing. The family is hopeful he can return home soon but has no confirmed date.
On Tuesday, November 3, a message on Perez Hilton's website from his team and family offered a positive update on his recovery, three months after the livestream. The family said in the statement that Hilton, 48, has made progress since the August incident and has been able to spend time with his three children.
Treatment and housing
The family said that in October he transitioned into the next phase of treatment, a partial hospitalization program, while staying in supportive housing. Hilton is continuing to receive mental health care. The family said they are hopeful he will be able to return home soon, but there is no confirmed date for when he will finish treatment.
The August 4 incident
Hilton, whose real name is Mario Armando Lavandiera Jr., was hospitalized on August 4 following a TikTok livestream in which he appeared to self-harm. He was reported to have sustained injuries requiring surgery and significant blood loss. At the time, his family said he had suffered significant blood loss and required surgery. His mother, Teresita Lavandeira, was granted temporary custody of his three children following the incident.
Family and children
The family said Hilton has been able to spend time with his family during approved visits, including an evening celebrating his mom's 73rd birthday with the children. They said his three children are smiling, having fun and simply enjoying being kids. The family also said the children are doing well, staying busy with school and routines, and had a happy Halloween.
