Perez Hilton’s family says he is able to communicate while receiving medical care following the alarming livestream that prompted an emergency response at his Miami home. “We have also been able to confirm that Perez is able to communicate, which has given our family hope,” the statement continued. His relatives said they were taking his recovery “one step at a time” and would release additional details only after receiving information they could confirm. Hilton’s family has not publicly used either description or announced a medical diagnosis. Booker said he had communicated briefly with Hilton’s family and intended to respect their request for privacy.