Perez Hilton Hospitalized After Self-Harm Livestream; Family Warns of Long Recovery
Perez Hilton Hospitalized After Self-Harm Livestream; Family Warns of Long Recovery
Perez Hilton is in a "serious but stable" condition after a self-harm livestream incident. His family confirms significant blood loss and a long recovery ahead, urging support for mental health awareness. #PerezHilton #M
US blogger Perez Hilton, whose real name is Mario Lavandeira, is currently in a "serious but stable" condition in hospital following an alarming self-harm livestream. His family released a statement confirming his admission and noting "significant blood loss," indicating that his treatment and recovery will be a "long process." Emergency services were called to his Miami home on Tuesday after members of the public reported concerns while watching the TikTok livestream.
The Miami sheriff's office confirmed their attendance at the scene of a man "livestreaming acts of self-harm" on Tuesday, though they did not explicitly name Hilton. They did, however, confirm that the individual was alone in the house at the time. Hilton, a father-of-three, is reportedly being held under Florida's Baker Act, a provision designed to offer services to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. Surgery is expected in the coming days.
TikTok addressed the incident, stating that its automated moderation systems flagged the livestream to its US moderation team within minutes. However, a "moderator error" led to a delay in the content's removal. Despite this, the company alerted law enforcement, closed several subsequent streams within 90 seconds, and has since banned Hilton's account.
The 48-year-old rose to fame under the pseudonym Perez Hilton, a reference to Paris Hilton, at the height of her popularity when his celebrity gossip blog launched in 2005. His website quickly garnered immense traffic, attracting up to eight million hits daily during the early days of the internet. The blog was known for its often vicious commentary on celebrities like Miley Cyrus and Lady Gaga, though Hilton has since expressed regret for being "mean or cruel." He has also appeared on various reality TV shows, including Celebrity Rap Superstar and Celebrity Big Brother.
This incident highlights the serious issues surrounding mental health and the impact of online platforms. If you or someone you know is affected by the issues in this story, help and support are available.
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