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Perez Hilton 'serious but stable' after self-harming live on TikTok

Perez Hilton is in a "serious but stable" condition after he was admitted to hospital, his family has said.

Warning: This article contains references to self-harm.

The famous gossip blogger was treated in a Miami hospital earlier this week after he reportedly livestreamed himself self-harming.

The video, streamed on TikTok on Tuesday, appeared to show Hilton covered in blood with cuts on his arms and torso, while drawing a knife across himself. The footage was taken down and his account suspended.

In an update to the Perez Hilton website, his family said the 48-year-old remains in hospital.

A statement said: "Perez's condition remains serious but stable. He experienced significant blood loss and sustained additional injuries that will require surgery in the coming days. His treatment and recovery will be a long process.

"We are grateful that Perez was able to spend time with his mother and sister yesterday."

The family said Hilton was being held under Florida's Baker Act, a law allowing doctors to put a person on a 72-hour hold if they are a danger to themselves or others.

His three children, a son and two daughters, "remain safe and are being cared for by immediate family", the statement continued.

The family asked for privacy "during this incredibly difficult time".

Hilton, whose real name is Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr, became famous in the early 2000s as a gossip journalist, reporting on celebrities who made public gaffes.

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His website started in 2004 and became one of the most famous celebrity news pages on the internet, but his caustic attitude towards the stars he covered was criticised at the time, along with his practice of "outing" closeted gay celebrities.

Hilton has since gone on to release four books and hosts a podcast.

Anyone feeling emotionally distressed or suicidal can call Samaritans for free on 116 123 or visit samaritans.org in the UK. In the US, call the Samaritans branch in your area or 1 (800) 273-TALK.

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