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The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office received multiple calls on August 4 2026 regarding an individual livestreaming acts of self-harm on social media, the agency told CNN and other outlets. Deputies arrived at the residence in Miami where they confirmed the person was alone inside and spoke with family members at the scene. The sheriff’s office said it opted to tactically disengage while monitoring the situation as part of a de-escalation strategy that created time and distance to reduce risks including a potential suicide-by-cop encounter. Mental health professionals joined the response to provide support and resources to the family, according to a follow-up statement from the office.
Perez Hilton was safely recovered and taken by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue to a local hospital where he is receiving medical attention, the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office reported to NBC News and The Los Angeles Times. The celebrity blogger’s TikTok account was suspended shortly after the stream and the video was removed from the platform, several outlets including The Guardian and ABC News confirmed. Viewers who saw the livestream commented urging the individual to stop, CNN reported in its coverage of the incident.
Managers for Hilton issued a joint statement after learning of the concerning content circulating online, according to Variety. Dante Rusciolelli and Rebekah Kochan said they had not been able to make direct contact with him despite ongoing efforts. The managers added that their primary concern is Perez’s health and well-being as well as the well-being of his family and they asked that his privacy be respected during this time.
Hilton whose real name is Mario Lavandeira rose to prominence in the early 2000s with a celebrity gossip website known for snarky and at times controversial commentary, coverage from the BBC and other outlets noted. In his 2020 memoir he wrote “I have a ton of regrets particularly because I now see that I never needed to be so mean or cruel” while reflecting on past behavior that drew criticism from figures including Miley Cyrus and Lady Gaga. He has since adopted a kinder public persona and is a father of three children born via surrogacy.
A National Alliance on Mental Illness assessment found that suicide was the second leading cause of death among people ages 15 to 24 in the United States in 2023 with one person dying by suicide about every 11 minutes nationwide. Consumer Notice data placed the increase in suicide rates for ages 10 to 24 at 52 percent between 2000 and 2021. Research published in a PMC article indicated that as many as 83 percent of young people have seen self-harm or suicide content on social media often without searching for it.
Hilton had shared public messages about personal struggles in the months leading up to the incident, according to social media posts referenced in reports from Yahoo News and user discussions on Facebook. In an April 2026 update he mentioned feeling worried and asked for prayers while stating that the devil was trying to bring him down. The current event marks a significant moment in his ongoing evolution from early career provocateur to someone who has spoken openly about regrets and change.
The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office emphasized in its statement distributed via multiple media that in mental health crisis incidents deputies prioritize communication and de-escalation unless there is an immediate threat to others. This approach according to the agency can minimize the risk of injury to the individual deputies and the public. Outlets including Fox8 and KOLD News covered images of emergency services outside the property as the response unfolded on Tuesday night.
