Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton is receiving medical care after a disturbing TikTok livestream prompted police to respond to his Miami-area home this week.
Celebrity gossip blogger and podcaster Perez Hilton (real name Mario Lavandeira) was hospitalized this week following a TikTok livestream that appeared to show him harming himself. The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office confirmed it responded to his home in the Westchester neighborhood on Tuesday night after receiving multiple calls about a person “livestreaming acts of self-harm on social media.”
What Happened
According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to Hilton’s residence Tuesday night in response to concerned calls from viewers of the livestream. In an initial statement, authorities did not name Hilton directly, but confirmed the following day that the person involved was safely recovered.
“The individual has been safely recovered and transported by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue to a local hospital, where he is receiving medical attention,” the sheriff’s office said in a statement Wednesday. Officials added that the department’s Crisis Response Unit and licensed mental health professionals were on scene providing support to Hilton’s family.
Deputies also spoke with family members present at the home, who confirmed that Hilton had been alone inside the residence at the time. TikTok removed the livestream and subsequently banned Hilton’s account.
Family and Representatives Respond
Hilton’s representatives at Golden Artists Entertainment released a statement Tuesday night acknowledging awareness of “the concerning content circulating online involving our client,” noting they had been unable to reach him directly despite ongoing efforts.
A follow-up statement posted to Hilton’s website Wednesday, attributed to his team and family, read in part: “Many of you have reached out with concern for Perez, and we are incredibly grateful for the overwhelming outpouring of love, support, and prayers. We kindly ask that you respect Perez’s privacy, as well as the privacy of his family, during this difficult time.”
The statement noted updates would be shared “as soon as we can.”
Background
Hilton, 48, built his career in the 2000s as a celebrity gossip blogger known for his often sharp commentary on public figures, before publicly reflecting on and apologizing for that approach in more recent years. He has continued to be active online, including through “The Perez Hilton Podcast with Chris Booker,” and recently relocated his family back to Miami after several years in Las Vegas.
Earlier this year, Hilton disclosed in an Instagram video that he had spent three weeks hospitalized after a flu-related illness progressed into more serious complications, an experience he described at the time as difficult but ultimately one that led him to a period of reflection.
A Note on This Story
This story involves a real and ongoing personal crisis. Out of respect for Hilton and his family, this article avoids graphic descriptions of the livestream and focuses on verified statements from law enforcement and his representatives. Details may continue to develop, and readers should look to official statements from Hilton’s team for further updates.
If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of self-harm, help is available. In the U.S., you can call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7.
