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Perez Hilton hospitalized after mental health crisis

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In early August 2026, celebrity blogger Perez Hilton (Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr.) was hospitalized following a mental health crisis. During a TikTok livestream from his Miami home on August 4, Hilton engaged in self-harm, prompting a 911 call and intervention by the Miami–Dade Sheriff’s ~~Office and a crisis response unit.~~ Office. Although automated systems flagged the broadcast, a moderator error delayed its removal for approximately 20 to 30 minutes. Prior to the livestream, Lavandeira had voluntarily sought hospital treatment for depression. Incident reports from the Miami-Dade County Sheriff’s Office confirm removal, and TikTok subsequently banned Hilton’s account. Hilton was ~~treated by first responders for multiple lacerations and a suspected drug overdose before being~~ placed under a mandatory psychiatric hold via the Baker Act. ~~His sister, Barbara Lavandeira, noted~~ Family members reported he ~~had expressed feelings of hopelessness~~ suffered significant blood loss and ~~being a burden in the week preceding the event.~~ sustained injuries requiring surgery. To protect his three children—Mario (13), Mia (11), and Mayte (8)—from the trauma, ~~Barbara Lavandeira removed them~~ they were evacuated from the home. Following a court ruling, Hilton’s mother, Teresita Lavandeira, ~~has been~~ was granted temporary legal custody ~~with Hilton’s voluntary consent.~~ to manage the children's medical and educational needs. Hilton has been granted supervised visitation, which requires psychiatric clearance and oversight by a therapist or agreed-upon family member. The case remains sealed to protect the children's privacy. As of ~~mid-August,~~ late August, Hilton remains in inpatient ~~medical and mental health~~ treatment at an undisclosed facility. ~~While his condition was previously described as “serious but stable” due to significant blood loss and the need for surgery, family~~ Family members report he faces potential “lifelong disfigurement” from the incident. ~~Although~~ While Hilton has reportedly inquired about support from celebrity acquaintances, a family friend noted he has not ~~yet~~ received flowers, cards, or visits from high-profile figures. ~~To maintain his professional presence, his team is updating his official website, PerezHilton.com.~~ Amidst the crisis, actor Jared Padalecki issued an apology after initially posting a message of support, stating he was unaware of Hilton’s history of mocking the mental health of others.

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