US celebrity blogger Perez Hilton is in hospital after a TikTok livestream that appeared to depict self‑harm brought police attention.
Emergency services were dispatched to Hilton’s Miami home following anonymous reports that a man was livestreaming “acts of self‑harm” on social media. Authorities arrived promptly, with the Miami‑Dade Sheriff's Office reporting that the individual had been “safely recovered” and taken to a local medical facility for treatment.
The sheriff’s statement outlined that a crisis‑response unit and licensed mental‑health professionals were present on scene, providing both immediate support and resources to the victim’s family. Police emphasized that they employed de‑escalation tactics and carefully monitored the situation, noting that such approaches can reduce the risk of a “suicide‑by‑cop” incident.
In a joint statement sent to Variety and other outlets, Hilton’s managers—Dante Rusciolelli and Rebekah Kochan—stated that they were “aware of concerning content circulating online involving our client” but had not been able to make contact with him at the moment. They asked for privacy to be respected while they investigate the circumstances.
Perez Hilton, born Mario Lavandeira, first rose to prominence in the early 2000s with a sharply opinionated celebrity gossip blog. Over the years he has re‑branded, apologized for earlier cruelty, embraced fatherhood, and adopted more family‑friendly content. He currently runs a blog, a podcast, and active social‑media channels.
The incident has triggered wider conversations about the dangers of sensational mental‑health content on short‑form platforms. BBC News has requested updates from Hilton’s representatives, TikTok, and Miami police. The event illustrates how online communities can play a pivotal role in alerting authorities to potential self‑harm situations.
