Perez Hilton Rushed to Hospital After Alarming TikTok Livestream

Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton was taken to a hospital in Miami on Tuesday, August 2, after people watching his TikTok livestream became very worried about what they were seeing. Viewers reported that Hilton, who is 48 years old, appeared to be hurting himself during the live video. Emergency services rushed to his home and helped him get to safety. He was found alone at the house and was described as being "safely recovered" before being brought to a nearby hospital.

The Miami-Dade sheriff's office released a statement about what happened, though they did not mention Hilton by name. They said officers received a report of a man "livestreaming acts of self-harm on social media." Deputies explained that in situations like this, they focus on calming things down rather than acting quickly in a way that could make things worse. This approach is known as crisis intervention, and it is meant to keep everyone safe — including the person in crisis.

Hilton's managers, Dante Rusciolelli and Rebekah Kochan, confirmed they knew about the upsetting video that was spreading online. They said they had not been able to reach Hilton directly, despite trying many times. Their statement said their "primary concern" was his health and the well-being of his family. They asked people to respect his privacy and said they would not comment further until they had more information.

Perez Hilton's real name is Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr., and he became famous in the 2000s for his celebrity gossip blog. The blog was very popular but also controversial because it often posted harsh content and sometimes shared private details about celebrities' lives without their permission. In his 2020 book, TMI: My Life in Scandal, Hilton wrote that he regretted those decisions, especially revealing private information about celebrities. "I regret that I thought it was OK to out celebrities," he wrote. "That is something I no longer believe."

Hilton has three children, who were born through a process called surrogacy, where another person helps carry and give birth to a baby. He appeared on the television show Celebrity Big Brother in 2015 and was the seventh person voted out of the house, just two days before the final episode. Many people around the world have expressed support and concern for Hilton and his family during this difficult time. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to a trusted adult or a helpline in your country.