In brief
Perez Hilton, the U.S. celebrity blogger, has been admitted to a Miami hospital after viewers reported he was livestreaming acts of self‑harm on TikTok. Miami‑Dade sheriff’s officers responded within minutes and safely transported the suspect, who is identified as Mario Lavandeira, to emergency care while providing mental‑health support for his family. Authorities said the incident was handled with de‑escalation tactics designed to avoid a “suicide‑by‑cop” scenario. After the event, Hilton’s social‑media accounts were suspended, and his managers called for privacy and reassessment of his wellbeing.
Perez Hilton Hospitalized After Alleged Self‑Harm Livestream
American blogger Mario Lavandeira, known professionally as Perez Hilton, is recovering after a TikTok livestream that observers describe as containing acts of self‑harm. Police were called to his Miami residence on Tuesday, and officers reported that he was “safely recovered” and transported to a local hospital by Miami‑Dade Fire Rescue.
The Miami‑Dade Sheriff’s Office confirmed the incident without naming the individual, but stated it was a mental‑health crisis involving a person who was alone inside his home. Their crisis response unit and licensed mental‑health professionals remained on scene to provide support to the family, following the standard de‑escalation protocol used to avoid a “suicide‑by‑cop” situation.
Hilton’s TikTok account was suspended rapidly after the livestream ended, and his managers are saying they have not yet been able to contact him directly. In a joint statement to Variety, they stressed the priority of his health and the privacy of his family during this disturbing time.
Leaders in the entertainment community have watched Hilton’s career evolve from early‑2000s gossip blog to a more self‑reflective figure, having issued apologies for past cruel remarks and adopting a kinder public persona. Yet this latest crisis underscores the continuing controversy and the mental‑health pressures that can accompany high‑profile online platforms.
For those who may be affected by mental‑health concerns or who have experienced self‑harm thoughts, support resources are available through the BBC Action Line, a service dedicated to providing help and information.
