Perez Hilton is showing signs of improvement after harming himself during a livestream, as his family now confirms he can speak.
In a statement released Wednesday, the blogger's family said they can "confirm that Perez is able to communicate, which has given our family hope."
They also expressed gratitude to those who sent "prayers, kind messages, and support for Perez," adding, "Your compassionate humanity during this profoundly heartbreaking time has meant more than words can express."
The family described this as an "incredibly difficult and emotional" period, but they "remain hopeful" about his condition.
They have asked the public to continue praying for Perez's recovery and promised to share updates as more information becomes available.
According to law enforcement sources, Perez began cutting himself with a knife during a livestream on Tuesday night.
He was subsequently rushed to a hospital for psychiatric evaluation.
