New Delhi, Aug. 9 -- Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton was admitted to a Florida hospital in serious condition, days after livestreaming what appeared to be an act of self-harm from his home near Miami on Tuesday night, according to a statement released by his family.

Hilton, widely recognised for his commentary and criticism of celebrity culture, is now in a stabilised state, though doctors say his injuries will require surgical intervention. The family's statement, posted on Hilton's website, read: "He experienced significant blood loss and sustained additional injuries that will require surgery in the coming days." It further noted, "His treatment and recovery will be a long process."

Footage from the livestream reportedly showed the 48...