Perez Hilton's family gives update on blogger, TikTok says ‘moderator error’ caused delay in shutting down livestream
The family of celebrity blogger Perez Hilton has confirmed he is recovering and able to communicate following a hospitalization related to an apparent self-harm incident. TikTok has acknowledged a 'moderator error' regarding the delay in shutting down the livestream where the incident occurred.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding content moderation policies on social media platforms during live broadcasts involving self-harm.
In an update posted on his website, the family of celebrity blogger Perez Hilton thanked supporters and revealed that Hilton is currently able to communicate, following his hospitalisation.
Perez Hilton at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles in 2022. (Photo: AP/Richard Shotwell)
Hazeeq Sukri 06 Aug 2026 12:53PM (Updated: 06 Aug 2026 01:00PM) Bookmark Bookmark Share WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email LinkedIn Set CNA as your preferred source on Google Add CNA as a trusted source to help Google better understand and surface our content in search results. Read a summary of this article on FAST. Get bite-sized news via a new cards interface. Give it a try. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FAST Following the hospitalisation of celebrity blogger Perez Hilton from apparent self-harm on Wednesday (Aug 5), his family has provided an update on his condition.
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