Perez Hilton recovering in hospital after reports he self-harmed during livestream
Miami police told US media outlets the celebrity blogger had been "safely recovered" from his home.
Miami blogger Perez Hilton is recovering in a local hospital after reports surfaced that he self-harmed during a live stream on TikTok. Emergency services were called to his Miami residence on Tuesday following concerns from viewers who witnessed what they believed to be acts of self-harm on the social media platform. The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office confirmed the individual had been safely recovered and transported to a hospital, where he is receiving medical attention.
Crisis response units and licensed mental health professionals were on the scene, providing support and resources to Hilton's family. Hilton, whose real name is Mario Lavandeira, was reportedly alone at his home during the live stream. His TikTok account was subsequently suspended. The sheriff's office did not disclose Hilton's identity, instead confirming they attended to reports of a man harming himself.
They opted for a de-escalation strategy, prioritizing slow action and crisis intervention techniques to minimize the risk of a suicide-by-cop encounter. The office planned to continue monitoring the situation. Hilton's managers issued a joint statement, expressing their concern for their client's health and well-being, as well as that of his family.
They declined to comment further until they could confirm the situation directly. Despite a history of controversial remarks in his early career, Hilton has since apologized for his unkind behavior and embraced a more family-friendly public persona. He has also become a father, through the birth of his three children via surrogacy.
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