Blogger Perez Hilton is in the hospital and will need surgery after losing a significant amount of blood during a livestream, according to forbes.com. His family said he is in "serious but stable" condition, as reported by NBC News.
The incident occurred on Sunday, August 9, 2026, and led to his hospitalization. Forbes.com reports that the blood loss was significant enough to require medical intervention and a surgical procedure. People.com adds that Hilton faces a long recovery ahead.
The hospitalization follows a livestream during which Hilton harmed himself, according to People.com. The outlet reports that the self-harming behavior during the broadcast resulted in the substantial blood loss that prompted the hospital visit.
In the aftermath, actor Jared Padalecki faced backlash for a tweet supporting Hilton during the crisis, as covered by Yahoo. Entertainment Weekly reports that Padalecki has since apologized for that show of support. The apology came after criticism over his response to Hilton's mental health situation.
The sequence of events—the livestream, the hospitalization, and the public reaction—has drawn attention to Hilton's condition and the responses from public figures. Forbes.com's coverage notes the surgery requirement as a key detail in the ongoing story.
What to watch next: Updates on Hilton's surgical procedure and recovery timeline, as well as any further statements from Padalecki or Hilton's family.
