Publishing the latest news on the well-known blogger, the family of Perez Hilton confirmed that he was admitted to a hospital in Miami. They described his condition as ‘serious but stable.’

Emergency Services Respond to Livestream

Emergency services were called to his 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 involving a man ‘livestreaming acts of self-harm,’ but did not confirm his identity at the time.

Concerns Over Mental Health

A statement released on the 48-year-old’s website said he ‘experienced significant blood loss’ and that his treatment and recovery would be a ‘long process.’ The statement also noted that he was being held in hospital under Florida’s Baker Act, which is designed to provide services for people experiencing a mental health crisis.

Hilton, whose real name is Mario Lavandeira, is expected to have surgery in the coming days. His father-of-three status and the personal details of his recovery remain a focus for fans and those following the situation closely.

TikTok’s Response to the Incident

A TikTok spokesman said that the company’s automated moderation systems flagged the livestream within minutes for review by the company’s US moderation team. However, the company acknowledged that a moderator error caused a delay in the removal of the content. TikTok alerted law enforcement to the situation, closed several subsequent streams within 90 seconds, and banned the account involved.

The pseudonym Perez Hilton is a reference to Paris Hilton, who was at the height of her fame when the celebrity gossip blog was launched in 2005. The website initially attracted 8 million hits a day, during a time when the internet was still in its relative infancy. It was often criticized for its vicious commentary on celebrities including Miley Cyrus and Lady Gaga.

Over the years, Hilton has reflected on his past and admitted to having regrets about being ‘mean or cruel.’ In addition to his work in the blogosphere, he has appeared on reality TV shows such as Celebrity Rap Superstar and Celebrity Big Brother, further expanding his public profile.