Perez Hilton Health Update: Blogger Reportedly Suffers Memory Loss and Asks for Katy Perry in Hospital

Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton is reportedly experiencing memory loss following a disturbing livestream that landed him in the hospital.

The 48-year-old father of three reportedly believes it is still 2016, with a friend reportedly revealing that he appears to have 'lost a decade'.

The friend said that Hilton has repeatedly urged them to bring pop star Katy Perry to his bedside because he believes they are 'best friends'. Hilton has reportedly said that he 'made her into a star' and that Perry 'would be nowhere without him'.

Hilton was hospitalised under Florida's Baker Act, which allows authorities to involuntarily detain someone showing signs of a severe mental health crisis and potential for harming themselves or others. He has not been granted access to a personal phone or any outside connection without supervision from his care providers.

Perez Hilton's Reported Memory Loss Raises Concerns

Hilton and Perry were close during the early days of her career. However, the pair have reportedly barely spoken to each other in years. The friend who spoke to the Daily Mail described Hilton's plea to see Perry as heartbreaking and said, 'He is not all there.'

Another family friend, who has reportedly remained close to Hilton for the past 20 years, said that even short conversations with the 48-year-old show that he is 'still not well at all'.

The family friend has reached out to Hilton over the hospital's landline, during which Hilton has reportedly started 'rambling' and zoning out in the middle of conversations. He also said Hilton has had some moments of clarity but remains 'all over the place'.

According to an insider, Hilton's outlook can change from one moment to the next. 'One minute he's thinking about moving forward and making plans for when he's back at work,' the insider said, before adding, 'the next minute he's talking about walking away altogether.'

These accounts describe Hilton's reported behaviour and state of mind during his hospitalisation. The claims about his condition and behaviour come from friends and insiders cited by the news outlet.

Perez Hilton Reportedly Remains Concerned About His Career

Despite his current situation, Hilton is reportedly still concerned about his celebrity gossip site and how others are discussing him. Daily Mail quoted his friend as saying that Hilton has repeatedly asked, 'How is the site doing?'

'Hilton has asked how people are talking about him and what they are saying.' His family has reportedly assured him that everything is OK, although he remains unconvinced.

Before the incident, Hilton was reportedly looking for work beyond his celebrity gossip site, particularly because its traffic had been declining for some time. The source does not provide further details about the potential jobs he was considering.

Meanwhile, Hilton's small team has reportedly returned to work and resumed posting about celebrities in recent weeks. However, it remains unclear when Hilton will return and take the reins of the site.

'He can't do any work at the moment. His family is handling all of his affairs,' an insider said, adding that his mother and sister are ensuring he receives the best care. 'They are hopeful,' the insider said. Given Hilton's current state of health, the source said his return to work, if ever, remains 'a distant thing'.