Family members and representatives for celebrity blogger Perez Hilton have confirmed that he is currently receiving medical care following a deeply unsettling incident broadcast live on TikTok. The hospitalization occurred late Tuesday night after fans witnessed what appeared to be a severe mental health crisis unfolding in real time. During the stream, viewers reported seeing Hilton covered in blood and appearing to engage in self-harm, prompting numerous panicked callers to alert emergency services.
Authorities from the Miami-Dade County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in the Westchester neighborhood, where they found Hilton alone inside. Officials stated that they worked to de-escalate the situation by creating space for communication, a standard procedure when responding to psychiatric emergencies. While first responders and fire crews were seen outside the home, details regarding his specific injuries remain private. A joint statement released via Hilton’s blog on Wednesday emphasized that the family’s sole focus is on his well-being and asked for privacy during this difficult period.
The distress surrounding the event was echoed by Golden Artists Entertainment, the talent agency representing Hilton. Co-CEOs Dante Rusciolelli and Rebekah Kochan admitted in an Instagram post that they initially struggled to make direct contact with their client despite repeated attempts. By Wednesday afternoon, the agency reiterated its support for Hilton’s recovery but noted they had no further clinical updates on his current condition.
This latest crisis comes after a turbulent year for Mario Lavandeira, known professionally as Perez Hilton. In March, he spent three weeks in the hospital battling sepsis resulting from a perforated ulcer. Following that ordeal, he shared videos claiming a spiritual awakening and expressing deep remorse for the aggressive tactics he used during his rise as a notorious gossip blogger in the 2000s. Having previously faced accusations of bullying from stars like Demi Lovato and Lady Gaga, Hilton has spent recent years attempting to distance himself from his past cruelty toward public figures.
