Perez Hilton, a 48-year-old celebrity blogger, was hospitalized after livestreaming himself engaging in acts of self-harm on TikTok on Tuesday night. During the broadcast, which has since been removed, Hilton appeared bloodied and in a distressed mental state while viewers pleaded for him to stop.
Emergency services and Miami police responded to Hilton's home in Miami, Florida, after concerned members of the public reported the graphic video. Authorities confirmed that the blogger was safely recovered from his home and transported to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. Hilton had recently returned to his native Miami after living in Las Vegas.
Following the event, Hilton's TikTok account was suspended. Social media users have criticized TikTok, questioning how long the broadcast remained live. Many users also shared mental health resources and encouraged those in need to seek help.