Perez Hilton was taken to a Miami hospital after emergency services responded to multiple reports from concerned viewers watching a live broadcast.
Celebrity blogger and television personality Perez Hilton, whose real name is Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr., was taken to a hospital in Miami after emergency services responded to his home following numerous calls from members of the public concerned about a live stream broadcast on TikTok. The incident has sparked widespread discussion across social media and has once again highlighted the importance of responding to mental health crises with urgency and compassion.
According to information released by the authorities, emergency crews were dispatched after receiving several reports that a man was livestreaming behaviour which raised serious concerns for his safety. Shortly after emergency responders became involved, the TikTok account used for the broadcast was no longer available.
The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office confirmed that officers responded to reports involving an individual believed to be experiencing a mental health crisis while broadcasting live on social media. In its official statement, the department did not identify the individual by name, although several US media outlets later confirmed that it was Perez Hilton.
Officers explained that, upon arriving at the property, they met with members of the individual’s family and chose to follow a crisis intervention strategy focused on de-escalating the situation. This approach is designed to create the necessary time, space and opportunities for communication, increasing the likelihood of a safe resolution when someone is experiencing an emotional or mental health crisis.
Authorities also stressed that, provided there is no immediate danger to other people, using specialised crisis intervention techniques can significantly reduce the risk of injury to the individual involved, emergency personnel and members of the public.
Several hours later, the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the man had been safely located and transported by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue to a local hospital, where he was admitted to receive specialist medical care. No further information regarding his condition or subsequent treatment has been released.
Perez Hilton’s representatives, Dante Rusciolelli and Rebekah Kochan, later issued a joint statement acknowledging that they were aware of the distressing content circulating online and expressing deep concern about the situation.
In their statement, they explained that they had been unable to make direct contact with Hilton despite repeated attempts. They added that their primary concern remained the wellbeing of Perez Hilton and his family, asking the public and the media to respect their privacy while they awaited verified information before making any further comment.
The news prompted an immediate reaction from fans, colleagues and figures across the entertainment industry, many of whom urged people to avoid sharing unverified information and emphasised the importance of approaching situations involving mental health with responsibility, empathy and respect.
Perez Hilton rose to prominence during the mid-2000s through his celebrity gossip website, which became one of the internet’s most influential entertainment platforms. His outspoken commentary on Hollywood and popular culture made him one of the best-known figures of the early digital media era.
Over the years, his career expanded beyond blogging into television, podcasting and social media content creation, allowing him to remain a familiar face within the entertainment industry. Just a few weeks ago, Hilton publicly announced that he had relocated from Las Vegas to Miami with his three children, marking the beginning of a new chapter in his personal life.
