Perez Hilton hospitalized after his fans called the police

Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton was hospitalized after police responded to reports of him engaging in self-harm during a TikTok livestream. Authorities successfully de-escalated the situation and transported him to a medical facility for care.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing challenges social media platforms face regarding real-time moderation of mental health crises and the role of law enforcement in digital-age welfare checks.
Police responded Tuesday night to the Florida home of Perez Hilton after receiving reports the celebrity gossip blogger appeared to be harming himself on a TikTok livestream. In response to a question about Hilton’s livestream, the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office said they had “received multiple calls regarding an individual who was livestreaming acts of self-harm on social media.” “Deputies quickly located the individual’s residence, where they spoke with family members on scene, and confirmed he was alone inside,” the sheriff’s office said, adding they worked to de-escalate the situation. In the livestream, which was later taken down, Hilton appeared to be engaging in self-harm. Multiple social media users commented, urging him to stop. The sheriff’s office told CNN that the individual was “safely recovered” and transported to a local hospital, where he is receiving medical attention. CNN has reached out to Perez Hilton’s representatives and TikTok for comment.
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