Perez Hilton
Perez Hilton became a defining figure in Noughties celebrity gossip through the website that bears his name, later acknowledging regret over aspects of his early coverage Screenshot from Perez Hilton / Youtube

Perez Hilton's family say the celebrity blogger is lucid, knows what year it is and is communicating clearly with relatives after entering residential treatment, as they reject 'false' reports that he has lost a decade of memory or believes it is 2016.

The family said Hilton has no access to his phone or laptop and has limited contact with others while he focuses on treatment. It described the move into residential care as an important next step but cautioned that 'there's still a long road ahead'.

The update also said Hilton's three children are together, safe and receiving full-time care from their grandmother. According to the family, maintaining stability, routine and normality for them remains a priority while their father receives care.

Perez Hilton Family Addresses Claims About His Condition

The family said several inaccurate claims had circulated online about Hilton's physical and mental condition. It said no family member or person authorised to speak for him had provided reports that he had lost a decade of memory, thought it was 2016 or was confused about where he was.

'He is lucid and communicates clearly with his family,' the statement said. The family did not identify the origin of the reports or provide further information about his medical treatment.

It also rejected claims that Hilton had stitches, was covered in gauze or had asked anyone to bring Katy Perry to visit him. The family said the reported details were not provided by relatives or any authorised representative.

Hilton, 48, entered a residential treatment programme after weeks of hospital treatment for physical injuries, according to the family. It said he is expected to remain there for several more weeks, but did not give a date for his discharge.

Residential Treatment Follows Hospital Care

The family said the programme allows Hilton to focus fully on his mental health and recovery. It did not identify the treatment facility or disclose specific details of his care.

Hilton, whose real name is Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr, was hospitalised following an incident at his Miami home on 4 August 2026.

The family had previously said he was receiving inpatient treatment from medical and mental health professionals.

His team also resumed publishing on PerezHilton.com while he focused on his health. The family said updates issued through PerezHilton.com should be treated as the authorised public information about his condition.

An earlier update from Hilton's family described his condition as 'serious but stable'. It said his recovery was expected to be a long process and asked the public to respect the family's privacy.

Family Focuses on Children and Privacy

The family said Hilton's children are in their grandmother's full-time care during what it described as an unexpected chapter. It said relatives are working to give them 'as much stability, routine, and normalcy as possible'.

An earlier statement asked the public and media not to gather outside the family home, follow relatives or photograph the children. It also asked photo agencies not to buy, publish or distribute photographs of them taken during the family's private crisis.

The family said this request was intended to protect the children's privacy and limit disruption to their daily routines. It did not provide further information about their living arrangements or schooling.

Family Urges Compassion During Recovery

The latest update urged people not to treat Hilton's crisis as entertainment. It said he is 'a father of three, a son, a brother, and a friend' who had been struggling deeply.

'Three children came frighteningly close to losing their father forever,' the family said. It added that the immediate focus is on Hilton's recovery and the care of his children.

The family linked its message to Suicide Prevention Month and said mental health difficulties can affect anyone, including people whose struggles are not visible to others. Its latest update on Perez Hilton's recovery encouraged people experiencing difficulties to seek support.

If you are in the UK or Ireland and have been affected by issues raised in this article, Samaritans can be contacted free of charge, 24 hours a day, on 116 123. In the United States, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

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