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Perez Hilton hospitalized after self-harm livestream

Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton was hospitalized after livestreaming acts of self-harm on TikTok; his account was banned and family said his children were evacuated from the home.

Updated last month3 new reports, including New York Post, NBC News, CBS News.

·1 min read·7 outlets

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Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton was hospitalized after livestreaming acts of self-harm on TikTok. His family reported he is able to communicate following the incident.

Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton was hospitalized after livestreaming acts of self-harm on TikTok late Tuesday evening.3,1 Police in Miami responded to Hilton’s home after receiving reports of the livestream.3 Surveillance footage showed a large number of police vehicles at Hilton’s Miami residence following the incident.2

TikTok stated a moderator error delayed the removal of the livestream, which showed Hilton covered in what appeared to be blood and wielding a knifelike object.5,6,10 TikTok notified law enforcement about the situation and banned Hilton’s account for violating community guidelines.6 Hilton’s family said his three children, niece, and sister were inside the home minutes before the livestream began.8

The family reported that Hilton’s children were evacuated from the home during the incident.8,9 Hilton’s family stated he is able to communicate following hospitalization.7,9 Hilton, whose legal name is Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr., is known for his gossip blogging and social media presence.6

Hilton has three children—Mario, Mia, and Mayte—born via surrogates between 2013 and 2017.4

Why it matters

  • TikTok is a social media platform owned by ByteDance that allows users to livestream and share short videos.5,6

  • Perez Hilton is a celebrity blogger and media personality known for his gossip website and public persona.6,9

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