Perez Hilton hospitalized after livestreamed self-harm incident

Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton, born Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr., remains hospitalized in Florida following a mental health crisis that included a self-harm incident broadcast on a TikTok livestream. Hilton is being treated for significant blood loss and other injuries, with reports suggesting he may face permanent scarring and an extended period of psychiatric care.

Following the incident, Hilton’s mother, Teresita Lavandeira, filed for temporary custody of his three children—Mario Jr. (13), Mia (11), and Mayte (8)—in Miami-Dade courts. Hilton has reportedly voluntarily consented to this arrangement to ensure the children’s safety and stability. The family has requested that court proceedings remain sealed to protect the minors from further trauma and media attention.

Hilton is currently held under Florida’s Baker Act, which allows for temporary detention during a mental health crisis. While he is medically stable, experts suggest his recovery and potential transition to a secure psychiatric facility could take months. TikTok has addressed the incident, citing a ‘moderation error’ that delayed the removal of the livestream.