US blogger Perez Hilton is in stable condition following a medical emergency reported during a TikTok livestream from his Miami home.
Key facts
- •Perez Hilton is 48 years old and a father of three.
- •The incident occurred at his home in Miami on Tuesday.
- •Hilton is being treated under Florida's Baker Act for mental health support.
- •TikTok confirmed a moderator error caused a delay in removing the initial livestream.
- •The blogger is expected to undergo surgery in the coming days.
US blogger Perez Hilton, whose real name is Mario Lavandeira, is in serious but stable condition after being hospitalized. Emergency services were called to his Miami home on Tuesday following reports from the public regarding a TikTok livestream. The Miami sheriff's office confirmed they attended a scene involving a man livestreaming acts of self-harm, noting the individual was alone at the time.
Medical status and treatment
A statement on the 48-year-old's website confirmed he experienced significant blood loss and faces a long recovery process. He is currently held under Florida's Baker Act, which provides services for individuals in mental health crises, and is expected to undergo surgery in the coming days.
TikTok response
A TikTok spokesperson stated that automated moderation systems flagged the livestream within minutes. While a moderator error delayed the initial removal of the content, the company alerted law enforcement, banned the account, and closed subsequent streams within 90 seconds.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by BBC Entertainment & Arts.
