Perez Hilton faces long recovery after self-harm livestream
Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton is in serious condition following a mental health crisis that occurred during a live TikTok broadcast. The platform's moderation systems flagged the incident, though a technical error delayed the removal of the stream.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing challenges social media platforms face in moderating real-time self-harm content and the ethical responsibilities of digital creators.
Image source, Paul Archuleta/Getty Images By Victoria Bourne BBC News Published 13 minutes ago 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".
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