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Perez Hilton is making steps toward recovery and reuniting with his family in the wake of a horrific self-mutilation incident that he livestreamed to the world.
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On Thursday, the 48-year-old gossip blogger's website published an update on his condition that revealed he had been having short 'supervised' visits with his children and his mother, who has been caring for them while he remains at a residential treatment center.
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'They were first able to spend time together through a few video calls, and since then, Perez has also been able to see his children and his mom a few times for short, supervised visits at the facility,' the statement said.
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'Seeing his children in person has meant an enormous amount to Perez,' it continued.
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'There have definitely been a lot of emotions for everyone, but being able to spend that time together has been incredibly meaningful and healing.'
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The Daily Mail has reached out to Hilton's representatives for comment but has not yet received a response.
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The latest update comes after a longtime friend of Hilton's set up a fundraiser to help support his mother as she cares for his three children: Mario, 13; Mia, 11; and Mayte, eight.
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Perez Hilton, 48, is beginning to reconnect with his three children and his mother, according to a statement posted Tuesday on his website; Above, in January 2025 in Las Vegas
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They were first able to spend time together through a few video calls, and since then, Perez has also been able to see his children and his mom a few times for short, supervised visits at the facility,' the statement said; Above, with (L–R) Mario, Mia and Mayte in 2020 in Burbank
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According to the statement, Hilton's team has had only 'limited' communication with him recently.
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However, they said the 'priority isn’t constant communication with family, but rather giving him the time and space to focus on his care and continue making progress.
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'He’s continuing to work with his care team on understanding what led to his mental health crisis, recognizing warning signs, learning better ways to cope, and working through everything that brought him to this point,' they continued.
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Hilton's team said they still don't know when he will be able to move on from the residential facility to go home and transfer to an outpatient program.
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'Nobody wants to rush anything.
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For now, we’re all taking things one day at a time,' they said.
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'We’re grateful for the progress Perez has made so far, and especially grateful that he and his children have been able to spend some time together again,' his team added.
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The statement also updated Hilton's fans on an official fundraiser that his longtime friend, Tony-winning producer Tom D'Angora, had set up to assist his family.
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'We want to thank Perez’s longtime friend Tom D’Angora again for setting up the GoFundMe to help Perez’s mom continue to care for his three children during this time,' the statement read.
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'We also want to thank everyone who has donated, sent messages, and continued to send well wishes.'
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'He’s continuing to work with his care team on understanding what led to his mental health crisis, recognizing warning signs, learning better ways to cope, and working through everything that brought him to this point,' his team said;
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Above, Hilton is pictured during an earlier, unrelated hospitalization
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They added that Hilton's mother, Teresita Lavandeira, 'has been incredibly touched and honestly overwhelmed by everyone’s generosity.
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It’s meant so much to her and to the kids.
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Now, with the support of Hilton's family, D'Angora is doing his part to raise funds for them during this difficult time.
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'I’ve known Perez Hilton (Mario) for 14 years and we have become very close friends, and during that time, he and his family have come to mean a great deal to me,' D'Angora said after launching the GoFundMe.
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'With the support of his friends, I’m organizing this fundraiser to help his mother and his three children, Mario, Mia, and Mayte, during his treatment and recovery.
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'Perez is currently receiving full-time residential treatment while he focuses on his mental health and recovery.
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This process will take time.
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In the meantime, his mother has stepped in to care for his children full-time and give them the stability and support they need.
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'Like any grandmother who suddenly finds herself responsible for raising three growing children, she’s also taken on significant and unexpected expenses,' D'Angora writes.
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'She’s put much of her own life on hold to make sure the kids can continue going to school, participating in their normal activities, and having as much consistency as possible during an incredibly difficult time.'
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D'Angora stressed that none of the money raised will be 'used for Perez personally.'
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'All funds raised will benefit Perez’s mother and children only and help cover the additional costs of caring for three kids full-time.
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None of the money will be used for Perez personally,' he said.
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'It’s been heartbreaking to watch someone I care about very much, along with his entire family who I also care very deeply for, go through this.
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More than anything, I want to see Perez recover and return to a happy and fulfilling life as a father, son, brother, and a great friend.
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The statement included an updated on a GoFundMe set up by Hilton's long-time friend Tom D’Angora to benefit the blogger's family as he continues treatment; Above, D'Angora and Hilton in 2012 in NYC
D'Angora stressed that none of the money raised will be 'used for Perez personally.'
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'All funds raised will benefit Perez’s mother and children only and help cover the additional costs of caring for three kids full-time'; Above, Hilton and mom Teresita Lavandeira with Mario and Mia in 2018 in Culver City
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