In brief
US celebrity blogger Perez Hilton (real name Mario Lavandeira) was taken to a hospital after a live TikTok broadcast allegedly showing self‑harm. Miami‑Dade Police said medical staff and mental‑health professionals were on scene, handling the situation with a de‑escalation approach to avoid a suicide‑by‑cop scenario. Hilton’s managers have not been able to contact him and are urging respect for his privacy while he recovers.
Perez Hilton Hospitalised After Alleged TikTok Self‑harm Livestream
US celebrity blogger receives treatment after videos of alleged self‑harm surfaced during a live TikTok stream.
Emergency services were called to the Miami home of Mario Lavandeira – known online as Perez Hilton – after viewers reported that the broadcaster appeared to be injuring himself on a live video. The Miami‑Dade Sheriff's Office confirmed the man was “safely recovered” and taken to a local hospital where he is receiving medical attention.
Police officers on the scene were joined by licensed mental‑health professionals who provided crisis‑intervention support to the patient’s family. The sheriff’s officers described the response as a “tactical disengagement” that prioritized de‑escalation and minimized risk of a “suicide‑by‑cop” situation.
As the incident unfolded, the PBS asked that the privacy of the individual be respected. Timelines for updates or comments from the broadcaster are currently unavailable, but managers Dante Rusciolelli and Rebekah Kochan have expressed concern for his well‑being, noting they have not been able to make direct contact with him.
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Hilton rose to fame in the 2000s as a celebrity gossip blogger, famously adopting a snarky persona that drew criticism from high‑profile figures. His recent public statements and memoir entries reflect a shift toward a kinder, more family‑friendly brand, as he navigates both a career in media and the role of a father.
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