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Perez Hilton recovering in hospital after self-harming during TikTok livestream

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 BBC News 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". Hilton, whose real name is Mario Lavandeira, was home alone during the time of the live stream, police confirmed, and had his TikTok account suspended soon after. In a statement, the Miami sheriff's office did not name Hilton but confirmed they had attended to reports of a man harming himself. "Deputies quickly located the individual's residence, where they spoke with family members on scene, and confirmed he was alone inside," police said. After assessing the situation, officers decided to "tactically disengage while continuing to monitor the situation and

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Perez Hilton Treated for Overdose After Alarming Live Stream

Perez Hilton was treated for an overdose and injuries after an alarming TikTok livestream and remains in treatment after being placed under Florida’s Baker Act. Donald Trump said the USS Abraham Lincoln’s nearly nine-month deployment was…

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Perez Hilton Treated for Overdose After Alarming Live Stream

Perez Hilton was treated for an overdose and injuries after an alarming TikTok livestream and remains in treatment after being placed under Florida’s Baker Act. Donald Trump said the USS Abraham Lincoln’s nearly…

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‘Disturbing’: TikTok faces criticism after Perez Hilton livestreams self-harm

Many online questioned how long the blogger’s broadcast remained up on the app and shared mental health resources Social media users have criticized TikTok after the celebrity blogger Perez Hilton livestreamed himself…

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Perez Hilton recovering in hospital after self-harming during TikTok livestream

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…

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T2 · Outlet reportFox NewsAug 14, 2026

Perez Hilton was treated for an overdose and injuries after an alarming TikTok livestream and remains in treatment after being placed under Florida’s Baker Act. Donald Trump said the USS Abraham Lincoln’s nearly nine-month deployment was…

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T2 · Outlet reportThe GuardianAug 5, 2026

Many online questioned how long the blogger’s broadcast remained up on the app and shared mental health resources Social media users have criticized TikTok after the celebrity blogger Perez Hilton livestreamed himself self-harming on the…

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T2 · Outlet reportBBCAug 5, 2026

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…

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