The socialite was caught on tape seemingly referring to gay men as "the horniest people in the world" and suggesting that some will "die of AIDS".
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Her spokesperson later insisted that Hilton's comments were actually a message on the dangers of "unprotected sex" and that she was not speaking about all gay men.
Hilton has now released a statement to the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) to reiterate that she is a "huge supporter of the gay community".
She wrote: "I was having this private conversation with a friend of mine who is gay and our conversation was in no way towards the entire gay community. It is the last thing that I would ever want to do and I cannot put into words how much I wish I could take back every word... Gay people are the strongest and most inspiring people I know.
"It is so wrong when people bully or put down others for being gay. No-one should have to go through that. Again, I am so sorry from the bottom of my heart and I feel absolutely horrible."
Hilton concluded: "I hope that everyone can accept my apology and know that it is not who I am or how I feel in any way."
GLAAD also included a note with Hilton's statement which urged readers to get involved with HIV/AIDS prevention programmes.
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