Perez Hilton's sister shares the blogger's recovery 'is going to take a lot of time'

Perez Hilton remains under the care of doctors and his recovery "is going to take a lot of time".

The 48-year-old celebrity gossip blogger - whose real name is Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr - was hospitalised last week after self-harming in a disturbing TikTok livestream and his sister Barbara Lavandeira has now given an update on his condition explaining he's facing a long journey to get better.

Barbara told New York Post column PageSix: "Mario remains hospitalized and continues to receive medical treatment for his injuries. His physical and mental recovery is going to take a lot of time, but we remain hopeful.

"He has no access to a cell phone, social media or the internet. Everyone’s focus is on helping him recover physically and making sure he receives the mental and emotional care and support he needs ... What I can say is that he has a long road ahead of him, both physically and mentally."

When asked when the star will be able to return home, Barbara added: "We honestly don’t know. His physical and mental recovery is going to take time, and we’re following the guidance of his doctors.

"I don’t want to offer a timeline or make promises about when he might come home. Right now, the most important thing is that he receives the treatment he needs and isn’t rushed through any part of his recovery."