Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton remains hospitalized in serious but stable condition after experiencing significant blood loss during a mental health crisis Tuesday evening when he livestreamed apparent acts of self-harm on TikTok from his Miami home.
The 48-year-old, whose real name is Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr., was rushed to a hospital after his family members and TikTok viewers alerted emergency services. The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office received multiple calls reporting the incident and responded to his Westchester residence where deputies found him alone inside. In the footage, which has since been removed, Hilton appeared bloodied and distressed as he engaged in self-harm with a sharp object.
The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office employed de-escalation tactics with Hilton, prioritizing time, distance and opportunities for communication rather than forcing immediate intervention. Deputies spoke with family members on scene and tactically disengaged while continuing to monitor the situation. With assistance from Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, Hilton was transported safely to a local hospital where he was placed under Florida’s Baker Act, a law that allows for temporary and involuntary detention of individuals experiencing severe mental health crises who pose a threat to themselves or others.
In Saturday updates from his family posted on his official website, they confirmed his condition remains serious but stable. “He experienced significant blood loss and sustained additional injuries that will require surgery in the coming days,” the family statement read. “His treatment and recovery will be a long process.” The family expressed gratitude that Hilton was able to spend time with his mother, Teresita Lavandeira, and his sister, Barbara Lavandeira, though they noted his communication abilities have been severely limited since hospitalization.
The livestream appeared on TikTok for approximately 15 to 20 minutes before being removed. The platform said its automated moderation systems flagged the broadcast for violating community guidelines within minutes, but a moderator error caused a delay in removal. TikTok stated it immediately alerted law enforcement and subsequently deactivated and permanently banned Hilton’s account. Additional livestreams were removed within 90 seconds.
Viewers of the disturbing broadcast pleaded with Hilton to stop and sought his contact information to alert authorities. The incident prompted thousands of concerned people to contact Miami-Dade emergency services, making it clear Hilton was experiencing a severe mental health emergency.
Hilton’s children, niece and sister were inside his home just minutes before the livestream began. When it became apparent he was experiencing a severe crisis and harming himself, they immediately fled the residence to protect the children from witnessing further trauma. The family emphasized that the children remain safe and are being cared for by immediate family members.
In recent weeks before the incident, videos emerged showing Hilton had opened up about struggling with his mental health. In a June YouTube video, he revealed he was feeling overwhelmed by his recent relocation from Las Vegas to Miami. “I was in a bit of a spiral, because I was overwhelmed with our move to Miami and I didn’t do these things that I know are good for me,” he explained. However, at the time, he indicated he was working to recover by returning to the gym, attending a new church and reading the Bible, expressing that he was beginning to feel more like himself.
The incident follows a series of health challenges Hilton experienced earlier in 2026. In March, after struggling with severe flu symptoms, he spent 21 days hospitalized for sepsis, a life-threatening infection. He later discovered he had developed a blood clot as well, requiring additional medical intervention. Both hospitalizations left him with lingering physical and emotional trauma as he worked toward recovery.
Hilton’s family has requested privacy during this extremely difficult time and asked media members to vacate the area surrounding their home and cease photographing his children. The family emphasized that all official information about Hilton’s condition will be released exclusively through his website, asking the public and media to refrain from circulating unverified reports.
Hilton’s first reported words from his hospital bed were “I need help,” according to sources familiar with the situation. His ability to communicate remains severely constrained and confined to immediate family members, medical providers and others directly involved in his care. He has not issued any public statements or communicated with the media.
The celebrity blogger, who rose to prominence in the 2000s with his gossip website and later expanded into television and podcasting, has been on a years-long efforts to apologize for his past behavior ridiculing celebrities. His recent health crises and the latest incident underscore the serious mental health challenges he has been facing as he works toward recovery and healing.