Perez Hilton faces long recovery after reports he self-harmed during livestream - BBC
Blogger Perez Hilton is in stable condition following a hospitalization related to a mental health crisis. The incident occurred during a TikTok livestream, prompting the platform to intervene and ban the account.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing challenges social media platforms face regarding real-time moderation of self-harm and the ethical responsibilities of digital content creators.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Victoria Bourne Paul Archuleta/Getty Images The US blogger Perez Hilton is in a "serious but stable" condition after being admitted to hospital, according to his family.
Emergency services were called to his Miami home on Tuesday after members of the public reported concerns while watching a TikTok livestream.
The Miami sheriff's office confirmed they attended a scene of a man "livestreaming acts of self-harm" on Tuesday. They did not confirm his name but said the man was alone in the house at the time.
A statement released on the 48-year-old's website said he "experienced significant blood loss" and his treatment and recovery would be a "long process".
The statement said Hilton was being held in hospital under Florida's Baker Act, which focuses on providing services for people experiencing a mental health crisis.
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