05.08.2026 07:10
After American gossip columnist Perez Hilton was seen harming himself during a live TikTok stream, police officers were dispatched to his home. Authorities are treating the incident as a mental health crisis, and his TikTok account has been suspended. Hilton's managers stated that they have not yet been able to communicate with the celebrity, adding that their priority is his and his family's well-being.
US gossip columnist and television personality Perez Hilton's live broadcast on TikTok caused concern. Numerous reports were filed for Hilton, who was seen harming himself during the live stream.
Following the reports, teams from the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office went to Hilton's home. Officials stated that they spoke with family members and determined that Hilton was alone at home. Police decided to continue the intervention in a controlled manner following the incident and announced that the situation was being closely monitored.
FATHER OF THREE CHILDREN
Perez Hilton, whose real name is Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr., became known worldwide with the gossip website he founded in the early 2000s. Later appearing on television programs, Hilton drew attention with his comments about Hollywood celebrities and the gossip agenda. No official statement has yet been made regarding the health condition of Hilton, who is a father of three children.
"CRISIS INTERVENTION METHODS ARE BEING APPLIED"
The Miami-Dade County Sheriff's Office stated that the incident was evaluated as a mental health crisis and reported that in such situations, their priority is to reduce tension and allow time for communication.
The statement expressed that unless there is a direct threat to others, time, distance, and crisis intervention techniques are preferred. Officials noted that they continue to closely monitor the situation.
TIKTOK ACCOUNT SUSPENDED
Following the incident, the live broadcast in question was removed from the platform, and it was learned that TikTok suspended Perez Hilton's account. While it was not clear who was present at home during the incident, it was noted that Hilton is a father of three children.
FIRST STATEMENT FROM MANAGERS
Golden Artists Entertainment co-CEOs Dante Rusciolelli and Rebekah Kochan stated in a statement to TMZ that they have not yet been able to communicate directly with Perez Hilton.
The statement included: "We are aware of the concerning images circulating online regarding our client Perez Hilton. Despite all our efforts, we have not been able to communicate directly with him so far. Our priority is the health and safety of Perez and his family. We will not comment further on the matter until we receive verified information."
Their managers also requested that the public respect the privacy of Hilton and his family.
PREVIOUSLY IN THE NEWS WITH HEALTH ISSUES
Perez Hilton, whose real name is Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr., had been treated in the hospital several times this year due to health problems. In posts made after his treatment, he stated that the process he went through changed his life and strengthened his faith.
Hilton also said that he had apologized to the public and to the people he had hurt for his past mistakes and that he regretted his past behavior.
ONE OF THE MOST CONTROVERSIAL FIGURES IN THE GOSSIP WORLD
Perez Hilton, who became known worldwide with his website PerezHilton.com founded in 2004, is known as one of the most influential and also one of the most controversial figures in the gossip world. Reaching a wide readership with his harsh comments and sensational news, Hilton has been among the prominent figures in entertainment journalism for many years.