Perez Hilton recovering in hospital after self-harming during TikTok livestream
Blogger Perez Hilton is receiving medical care after police intervened during a TikTok livestream where he appeared to self-harm. Authorities confirmed he was safely recovered and is currently being supported by mental health professionals.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing challenges social media platforms face regarding user safety and the moderation of live-streamed mental health crises.
Image source, Getty Images By Paul Glynn Published 5 August 2026, 09:29 BST US blogger Perez Hilton is recovering in hospital after members of the public reported that he had appeared to self-harm during a TikTok livestream.
Emergency services were called to his home in Miami on Tuesday after concerned viewers reported a man "livestreaming acts of self-harm on social media".
The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office told US media that an individual had been "safely recovered" and taken to "a local hospital, where he is receiving medical attention".
Police added that their crisis response unit and licensed mental health professionals were also "on scene providing support and resources to the individual's family".
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