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Perez Hilton has long road to recovery, had struggled with depression before self-harm, sister says
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· August 13, 2026
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Key takeaway Further details about the incident and Hilton's recovery are available from Page Six, where Lavandeira shared her account of what happened.
Perez Hilton, a celebrity gossip blogger, is recovering from a self-harm incident. His sister, Barbara Lavandeira, has spoken publicly about the incident, which occurred at his Miami home. Lavandeira was staying with Hilton at the time and found his bedroom door closed and locked, which she noted was unusual for him.
Lavandeira has revealed that Hilton had been struggling with depression before the incident. She described the day of the incident as one of the darkest days her family has experienced. Hilton was hospitalized for treatment after police responded to his home.
Further details about the incident and Hilton's recovery are available from Page Six, where Lavandeira shared her account of what happened.
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Published: August 13, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) ·
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