Perez Hilton's Health Scare: A Look Back

0:00It's March 26, entertainment and celebrity news. Today starts now, AI powered in Spotlight Ready. I'm Cory with the story. Perez Hilton, the longtime gossip blogger, finally shared what caused his recent hospital scare. He came down with the flu and took his meds without food for a week, which led to an ulcer, a perforation, and then life-threatening sepsis. The 48-year-old spent 21 days in the hospital, underwent laparoscopic surgery, and dealt with complications like fluid in his lungs, and a heart issue. He described it as the worst and best thing that's happened to him, crediting Southern Hills Hospital in Las Vegas for saving his life. Hilton lost a lot of weight, had a feeding tube, and even got a second infection while there. Now back home, he's not fully recovered yet, with a pick-line in his arm going to his heart. That revelation sparked backlash from actress Kristen Johnston, known from Third Rock from the Sun. In a now-deleted Threads post, she wished him well, but called out his brutal gossip

1:02blogging in the 2000s that targeted women and young girls. She said if he's truly changed, he should make amends to those he hurt. Other celebrities chimed in with strong reactions. D.J. Samantha Ronson was blunt and unforgiving. Comedian Elaine Boosler made a sharp jab, and actress Lauren Holley supported Johnston, praising her. Many were called how Hilton's post fueled harsh online pylons back then. Hilton has owned some past regrets, like his coverage of Britney Spears years ago, and now he's bowing big life shifts, more sleep, family dinners. Every night, and even taking his three kids to church, as he rebuilds his health, this chapter highlights both his close call and the lingering impact of his early blogging days.