Perez Hilton's Family Flees Home Amid Disturbing Livestream Incident

Perez Hilton's family is sharing another update in the wake of his hospitalization.

"Our family cannot express enough our continued gratitude for the overwhelming outpouring of love, support, and prayers we have received during this incredibly difficult time," read a new statement posted via his website on Thursday, August 6. "The events of the past several days have been nearly unbearable for our family."

According to the statement, "Just minutes before the public livestream incident, Perez’s children, niece, and sister were inside the home. When it became clear that Perez was experiencing a severe mental health crisis and harming himself, they immediately fled to protect the children from witnessing any further trauma."