An inside source is revealing more details about Perez Hilton‘s terrifying medical ordeal that nearly cost him his life, and they are not holding back. The controversial gossip blogger spent three weeks hospitalized while battling sepsis, sharing alarming photos of himself hooked up to tubes and machines. Now, as he marks another birthday, Perez Hilton is reflecting on what he’s calling a life-changing moment.
Insider Claims Perez Hilton ‘Thought He Was Going To Die’
Behind the scenes, the situation was even more dire than fans realized. According to an insider, Hilton struggled mentally and emotionally as his condition worsened, never expecting his health to take such a drastic turn.
“He never thought this would ever be the case, because his health has always been fine, and he never thought he would ever get into this position,” a source told Daily Mail.
The experience has reportedly left a lasting impact, with Hilton now viewing his survival as a turning point.
“But after the last few weeks, he is celebrating today; his birthday [on Monday] is being seen as a moment of change, because he could have been dead,” the insider added.
Insider Details How Close Hilton Came To Death
The gravity of Hilton’s condition became painfully clear as the situation unfolded. “He should be dead,” the insider continued. “He believed and had many moments with himself thinking that he was going to die.”
Instead, those close to him say Hilton is now embracing a second chance at life. “He now has a second chance, and this is actually what he needed to happen,” they added, noting that Hilton is looking ahead with a new perspective.
“He is looking forward to this upcoming year to make all the changes he needs to do in life, not only for himself, but for his children,” they told the outlet.
Perez Hilton Admits ‘Stupidity’ Led To Hospitalization
Hilton himself has taken responsibility for the chain of events that landed him in the hospital. After initially sharing vague updates on social media, he later revealed that his condition stemmed from what he described as his own “stupidity,” calling the experience “the worst and best thing that’s ever happened” to him.
The father of three ultimately decided to open up about what really happened.
How A Common Illness Turned Into A Life-Threatening Emergency
What started as the flu quickly spiraled into something far more serious. Hilton said he was “exceptionally sick” and battling “the worst flu of my life” with “nonstop fevers.” But it wasn’t the illness itself that nearly killed him; it was what followed.
“Because I have been taking all of this medication without food for a week, I developed an ulcer, then a perforation, and then Sepsis,” he said, holding back tears. “People die of Sepsis.”
As his condition worsened, Hilton experienced severe stomach pain and rapidly declining health. “I took my medication for the flu for a week. However, I didn’t take any of my medication with food,” he admitted. That decision triggered a terrifying chain reaction. “I got a perforation. And then, sepsis. People die of sepsis,” he said as tears began falling from his eyes.
By the time he realized something was seriously wrong, it was nearly too late. “The next morning, I couldn’t walk. I had to be taken in an ambulance to the hospital,” he revealed.
Perez Hilton Embraces New Chapter After Brush With Death
Amid the chaos and pain of his medical crisis, Perez Hilton says something far more profound unfolded, one that changed his outlook on life entirely. “One of the most special things about this experience is that God presented Himself to me,” the celebrity blogger said. “It was not a feeling. God presented himself to me.”
The deeply personal moment marked a major shift for Hilton, who admitted that despite being raised Catholic, faith had never truly resonated with him until now. “I was never a believer, until now,” he said. “This has been life-changing. I don’t have to hope to believe, I know now.”
Following the experience, Hilton says he’s already making meaningful changes in his day-to-day life, including plans to incorporate faith into his family routine. “I’m excited to start taking the kids to church every week and to just know that God is real,” Hilton said.