Perez Hilton recuperates after self‑harm livestream incident

US celebrity blogger Perez Hilton (Mario Lavandeira) is in recovery after viewers reported that the influencer was self‑harm during a TikTok livestream. Emergency services were dispatched to his Miami home, where the police confirmed he was alone.

The Miami‑Dade Sheriff's Office said a crisis response unit and licensed mental‑health professionals were present to provide support to citizens and the author's family. The subject was transported to a local hospital where he's receiving medical care.

Authorities have not released the influencer’s name, but police confirmed he was safe after a tactical disengagement. If you or someone you know needs help, the BBC Action Line offers confidential support.

Hilton, who rose to prominence in the early 2000s via his celebrity gossip blog, recently apologized for earlier harsh comments. His managers confirm they are awaiting updates and urge privacy for the author during this sensitive time.