The family of celebrity blogger Perez HIlton escaped from their home as his mental health deteriorated on a harrowing social media live stream. His family issued a statement on Thursday revealing his “children, niece and sister were inside the home” as the disturbing incident began. “When it became clear that Perez was experiencing a severe mental health crisis and harming himself, they immediately fled to protect the children from witnessing any further trauma,” the family said. “Please allow his children the privacy and space they need during this unimaginably difficult time,” the family said. Perez Hilton’s three children, niece and sister were inside his home in Miami, Florida, when his mental health deteriorated during a live stream on social media.