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Celebrity gossip blogger Perez Hilton on the red carpet prior to attending the Howard Stern 60th Birthday Bash at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York in 2014.<\/p>\n
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More than a month after Perez Hilton appeared in a disturbing livestream appearing to engage in acts of self-harm at this Miami-area home, his family is addressing the rumor mill.<\/p>\n
A new statement on his official website<\/a> confirms Hilton was transferred to a residential psychiatric facility after recovering from physical injuries.<\/a> His brother-in-law Tom Giarraffa revealed late last month on the blogger\u2019s podcast, now being hosted solo by Chris Booker, that the transfer was the ideal treatment plan. The California man, married to Hilton\u2019s sister Barbara Giarraffa (n\u00e9e Lavandeira) also revealed the blogger was able to communicate and making steps toward recovery.<\/p>\n But a recent Daily Mail article<\/a> reported that Hilton is \u201cnot doing well\u201d and experiencing memory issues. An insider told the outlet that Hilton believes it\u2019s the year 2016 and keeps inquiring about pop singer Katy Perry, with whom he was friendly at the start of her career.<\/p>\n Earlier this week, the 48-year-old influencer\u2019s team says the widely shared DM report is incorrect.<\/p>\n \u201cTo be clear, Perez has not lost 10 years of his memory, does not believe it\u2019s 2016, and is not confused about where he is. He is lucid and communicates clearly with his family. He does not have stitches and is not covered in gauze. And no, he has not asked anyone to bring Katy Perry to see him or mentioned her. No family member, and no one authorized to speak on Perez\u2019s behalf, provided these false claims.\u201d<\/p>\n The update also thanks fans for their support, and said Hilton\u2019s road back could be lengthy. The goal, they say, will be for him to reunite with his three kids, who are \u201csafe\u201d with his mother. They added they are \u201cgrateful\u201d to Teresita Lavandeira, 72, who has legal custody during this \u201cunexpected chapter.\u201d<\/p>\n The note concludes by addressing the online haters who say Hilton\u2019s situation is karma for malicious gossip he spread about celebrities in the past.<\/p>\n \u201cPerez has spent years acknowledging, apologizing for, and genuinely trying to grow from the things he said and did earlier in his career,\u201d the message said. \u201cThe Internet has a way of preserving old versions of people, even when the person behind them has changed. No one has to forget his past or accept his apologies.<\/p>\n \u201cSeptember is Suicide Prevention Month, and we hope this can also serve as a reminder that mental health struggles can affect anyone, even when others may not see what someone is going through.\u201d<\/p>\n If you or someone you know is thinking about self-harm, call the toll-free National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255). It\u2019s available 24\/7.<\/p>\n
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