Perez Hilton hospitalized after mental health crisis during livestream

Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton, born Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr., is hospitalized in serious but stable condition following a mental health crisis. The incident occurred during a TikTok livestream from his Miami home, where he appeared to engage in acts of self-harm.

Emergency responders from the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office arrived at his residence after receiving numerous calls from concerned viewers. Hilton was placed under Florida’s Baker Act for involuntary psychiatric evaluation and medical care. His family reported that he suffered significant blood loss and sustained additional injuries that will require surgery in the coming days.

Hilton’s family stated that his three children, niece, and sister were in the home shortly before the incident and were quickly evacuated to protect them from the trauma. They have requested privacy and asked the media to refrain from photographing the children or loitering near their residence.

TikTok confirmed that while its automated systems flagged the broadcast, a moderator error caused a delay in its removal. The platform has since banned Hilton’s account. The incident has sparked discussions regarding the risks of livestreaming harmful behavior and the effectiveness of social media moderation systems.