Perez Hilton faces long recovery after self-harm livestream

The US blogger is in a "serious but stable" condition in hospital, according to his family.

US blogger Perez Hilton, real name Mario Lavandeira, is recovering in a serious but stable condition following a self-harm livestream incident. Emergency services were alerted to his Miami home on Tuesday after concerns were raised while viewing a TikTok livestream. Upon arrival, the Miami sheriff's office confirmed the man was alone and engaged in acts of self-harm during the livestream.

Hilton's family released a statement on his website, revealing he suffered significant blood loss, which will necessitate a lengthy recovery process. Under Florida's Baker Act, which addresses mental health crises, Hilton remains hospitalized. A TikTok spokesperson acknowledged that their automated moderation systems detected the livestream within minutes, but a moderation error delayed its removal.

Despite this, law enforcement was promptly notified, and subsequent streams were swiftly halted within ninety seconds. The account was subsequently banned. Known for his celebrity gossip blog that launched in 2005, Hilton attracted eight million daily hits during the early days of the internet. The site faced criticism for its harsh commentary towards celebrities such as Miley Cyrus and Lady Gaga.

In recent years, Hilton expressed regret over his mean-spirited behavior and has participated in reality TV shows like Celebrity Rap Superstar and Celebrity Big Brother.

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