United Kingdom, Aug. 6 -- Perez Hilton's family members fled his home moments before his recent mental health crisis.

The 48-year-old celebrity blogger was taken to hospital earlier this week following reports of concerning activity during a livestream, and his family have now issued an update via his personal website.

The statement read: "Our family cannot express enough our continued gratitude for the overwhelming outpouring of love, support, and prayers we have received during this incredibly difficult time.

"The events of the past several days have been nearly unbearable for our family.

"Just minutes before the public livestream incident, Perez's children, niece, and sister were inside the home. When it became clear that Perez was...