Perez Hilton in Hospital After TikTok Livestream Self‑Harm Incident

Sun Sep 06 2026 05:14:59 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton is recovering after a TikTok livestream showed signs of self‑harm. Police and mental‑health professionals responded rapidly in Miami.

U.S. blogger Perez Hilton—real name Mario Lavandeira—was admitted to a Miami hospital after viewers reported he self‑harmed during a TikTok live stream. Emergency services and the Miami‑Dade Sheriff's crisis unit were dispatched to his home, where he was safely taken to care. The sheriff’s office confirmed the account was suspended and mental‑health professionals were present to support the family. Hilton's managers have asked for privacy while the situation is clarified.

Perez Hilton in Hospital After TikTok Livestream Self‑Harm Incident

A 34‑year‑old U.S. celebrity blogger—known on the internet as Perez Hilton—was admitted to a local hospital after millions of viewers saw footage of him apparently self‑harm during a TikTok livestream.

Emergency responders were summoned to his Miami home, where police and mental‑health professionals arrived to de‑escalate the situation. The sheriff’s office said the man was ‘safely recovered’ and was immediately transported for medical care.

The blogger’s account was suspended shortly after the livestream and his TikTok presence is currently muted. His managers have reached out to outlets, pleading for privacy and explaining that they are waiting for clear information before commenting.

Perez Hilton, whose real name is Mario Lavandeira, first rose to fame in the early 2000s with his gossip website. Over the years he has both faced criticism for harsh commentary and strove to re‑brand himself as a kinder, family‑friendly figure.

Mental‑health professionals were on scene to provide support to the family, and the sheriff’s crisis unit remains on standby. Resources for those facing similar challenges are available through the BBC Action Line.