Perez Hilton's Descent into Darkness: A Cautionary Tale of Celebrity Privilege Perez Hilton, a 44 year old celebrity blogger and fixture on the red carpet circuit, has hit rock bottom in a disturbing display of mental health struggles.
His recent hospitalization, following a livestreamed incident where he appeared to be harming himself, has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry.
The temporary custody arrangement his mother, Teresita Lavandeira, has been granted over their three children raises important questions about the intersection of celebrity privilege and mental health.