Police Respond to Perez Hilton’s Miami Home After He Appeared to Harm Himself on Livestream - The Hollywood Reporter
Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton was hospitalized after livestreaming an act of self-harm on TikTok. Miami-Dade police intervened at his residence and confirmed he was safely recovered and receiving medical care.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing challenges social media platforms face regarding content moderation and the real-world safety risks associated with livestreaming mental health crises.
Perez Hilton was hospitalized and is receiving medical care after the celebrity gossip blogger appeared to be harming himself on a TikTok livestream on Tuesday night.
In graphic clips reposted on social media, Hilton, appearing manic, could be seen in the livestream covered in blood, using an object to cut himself repeatedly.
While not naming Hilton specifically, the Miami-Dade County Sheriff’s Office said it had received “multiple calls regarding an individual who was livestreaming acts of self-harm on social media.” Deputies then located this person’s residence, arrived on the scene and spoke with family members before they "tactically disengaged while continuing to monitor the situation and providing the needed support to his family.” Related Stories News Perez Hilton's TikTok Account Banned Following Disturbing Livestream, Hospitalization Lifestyle Perez Hilton Claims He Encountered God After Being Hospitalized for Three Weeks
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