In brief
Miami residents alerted police that Perez Hilton was livestreaming what appeared to be self‑harm. Emergency services responded, bringing him to a local hospital for treatment. The Miami‑Dade Sheriff’s Office noted crisis‑response teams and mental‑health professionals were on scene, and the livestream was subsequently suspended. The blogger’s managers released a statement requesting privacy amid the incident, while peers and critics reflect on his reputation.
The world‑famous gossip blogger, known by his stage name Perez Hilton, has been admitted to a Miami hospital after a TikTok livestream was reported to show him engaging in self‑harm.
Emergency responders were called to Hilton’s home early Tuesday following comments from viewers who claimed the livestream showed the blogger cutting himself. The Miami‑Dade Sheriff’s Office confirmed the individual was safely recovered and transported to a local medical facility for treatment.
In an official statement, the sheriff’s office said crisis‑response specialists and licensed mental‑health professionals were present at the scene, offering support to Hilton’s family and ensuring no further danger to the public. The agency emphasized the importance of de‑escalation tactics to avoid a ‘suicide‑by‑cop’ scenario.
Hilton’s managers, Dante Rusciolelli and Rebekah Kochan, issued a joint response saying they were “aware of concerning content circulating online involving our client.” They noted they had not yet been able to contact the blogger directly, and urged privacy for the individual during this uncertain time.
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