{
  "id": 166875,
  "title": "Blogger Perez Hilton recovering in hospital after reports he self-harmed during livestream",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/05/blogger-perez-hilton-recovering-in-hospital-after-reports-he-self",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-08-05T08:29:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC News",
    "slug": "bbc-news",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cly5kvdkyjro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "US blogger Perez Hilton, whose real name is Mario Lavandeira, is recovering in a Miami hospital after reportedly self-harming during a TikTok livestream. Emergency services were dispatched to his residence on Tuesday following reports of a man engaging in self-harm on social media. The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office confirmed that an individual had been safely taken to a local hospital for medical attention, with crisis response units and mental health professionals on hand to provide support to the individual's family. Hilton was reportedly alone during the livestream and his TikTok account was subsequently suspended. The Sheriff's Office did not name Hilton but confirmed they had responded to reports of a man harming himself. Deputies opted to de-escalate the situation, focusing on creating time, distance and communication opportunities rather than immediate intervention. In a statement, Hilton's management team expressed their concern for his well-being and respect for his privacy, while requesting the public to refrain from speculation until they could confirm further details. Hilton, a prominent figure in celebrity gossip since the early 2000s, has faced criticism over the years for his often harsh and unkind comments. However, he has since made efforts to change his online persona, embracing fatherhood and adopting a more family-friendly approach.",
  "summary": "Miami police told US media outlets the celebrity blogger had been \"safely recovered\" from his home.",
  "key_points": [
    "Perez Hilton, aka Mario Lavandeira, recovering in Miami hospital",
    "Self-harm reported during TikTok livestream on Tuesday",
    "Hilton's account suspended, family provided with crisis support"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Perez Hilton hospitalized after livestreaming acts of self-harm, officials say",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/05/perez-hilton-hospitalized-after-livestreaming-acts-of-self-harm",
        "published": "2026-08-05T18:32:30.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Perez Hilton's family gives update on blogger, TikTok says ‘moderator error’ caused delay in shutting down livestream",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/06/perez-hiltons-family-gives-update-on-blogger-tiktok-says-moderator",
        "published": "2026-08-06T04:53:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "RTE News",
        "title": "Perez Hilton family says he is 'able to communicate'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/06/perez-hilton-family-says-he-is-able-to-communicate",
        "published": "2026-08-06T09:25:12.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}