Overview
- During an August 4 livestream Perez Hilton appeared to self-harm, was treated by first responders for lacerations and an overdose, and was taken to a Miami hospital for emergency care.
- Family members disclosed on Aug. 24–25 that Hilton fell several times the night of the incident, suffered multiple broken bones and significant blood loss, and remains under inpatient medical treatment.
- The Baker Act involuntary hold that placed him in psychiatric evaluation has reportedly expired and family sources say he is slated for transfer to a new medical or psychiatric facility for ongoing recovery.
- His mother has temporary legal guardianship of his three children, who have been kept from visiting him while family controls contact and directs official updates to PerezHilton.com.
- Florida law gives hospitals three main paths after a Baker Act hold ends — release, voluntary admission, or a petition for involuntary placement requiring a judge’s hearing — and attorneys say which route is used will shape his next weeks of care.