Gossip Blogger Perez Hilton Hospitalized Following Apparent Self-Harm During Livestream
Perez Hilton, a well-known gossip blogger, was hospitalized in Florida after apparently engaging in self-harm during a TikTok livestream. Deputies responded to his home following the distressing event.

Cleveland Akron, OH, August 5, 2026 —
Gossip blogger Perez Hilton was hospitalized in Florida after an incident that reportedly involved self-harm during a TikTok livestream. The event prompted a response from law enforcement to his residence.
Details surrounding the exact nature and circumstances of the incident remain limited. It is understood that deputies were dispatched to Hilton’s home following the livestream, which appeared to show the blogger engaging in self-harm. The specifics of the livestream content and the timeline of events leading to his hospitalization have not been fully disclosed.
Perez Hilton, whose real name is Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr., rose to prominence in the early 2000s as a high-profile entertainment blogger known for his often provocative and critical commentary on celebrities.
The incident occurred in Florida, where Hilton is based. The exact date of the hospitalization was not immediately provided. Further information regarding his current condition and the circumstances that led to the event has not been released.
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