Content note: This report discusses self-harm and a mental health emergency without reproducing graphic details.

Perez Hilton is receiving medical care after a troubling livestream prompted multiple people to call emergency services, bringing deputies and crisis specialists to his Miami-area home on Tuesday night.

The 48-year-old celebrity blogger, whose legal name is Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr., was alone inside the property during the emergency. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue eventually transported him to a local hospital after authorities used a de-escalation strategy and monitored the situation for several hours.

Hilton’s representatives said their immediate concern was his health and the well-being of his family. He has three children, but officials have not disclosed where they were when the incident occurred. No detailed medical update or confirmation of his discharge has been released.

Multiple calls brought deputies to the residence

The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office said it received “multiple calls” about a person reportedly livestreaming acts of self-harm on social media. Deputies located the residence, spoke with family members outside and established that Hilton was alone.

Rather than immediately forcing entry, officers created time and distance while maintaining surveillance. The Miami-Dade response described by authorities said such tactics can open opportunities for communication while limiting the danger to the individual, officers and the public.

Dispatch records reported by Page Six listed a call at approximately 10:41 p.m. and reportedly used the description “suicide attempt.” Other coverage indicated that police activity around the property may have started earlier, with officers entering the home at around 11 p.m.

The differences in the published times mean the precise sequence remains unclear. What authorities have confirmed is that the emergency unfolded Tuesday evening and ended with Hilton being safely taken to hospital.

The language surrounding the incident also requires care. While reporting about the dispatch audio referred to a possible suicide attempt, the sheriff’s public statement described calls concerning “acts of self-harm.” Officials have not published a medical assessment establishing Hilton’s intent.

The sheriff’s Crisis Response Unit and licensed mental health professionals were deployed to assist Hilton’s family. The livestream was later removed, and several outlets reported that his TikTok account had been suspended. TikTok had not provided a detailed public explanation specific to the account.

His condition has not been publicly detailed

Hilton’s management team acknowledged the concerning online content but said it had initially been unable to contact him directly. His representatives declined to speculate without verified information and asked that attention remain on his health and family.

The latest official statement said Hilton had been transported to a hospital and was receiving medical attention. A separate report citing unnamed law-enforcement sources said he was undergoing a psychiatric evaluation, although authorities have not confirmed its outcome.

There has been no authoritative announcement establishing whether Hilton remains in hospital, has been discharged or is following a particular treatment plan. Reports describing him as recovering should not be treated as a detailed condition update.

Authorities confirmed that he was alone during the incident. They did not release information about the location of his children, and unsupported online claims about the minors should be avoided.

A third major health emergency in 2026

The hospitalization follows two serious physical health emergencies earlier this year. Hilton previously said taking flu medication on an empty stomach preceded an ulcer, a perforation and sepsis. Those complications resulted in a hospital stay lasting approximately three weeks.

The following month, he underwent emergency surgery for what he called a “massive” blood clot. Afterward, Hilton spoke publicly about finding God during his recovery and said the life-threatening experiences had changed his outlook.

No doctor, relative or representative has connected those previous medical problems with Tuesday’s crisis. Claims involving medication, post-sepsis complications or another specific cause remain speculation.

Hilton rose to prominence during the 2000s through his celebrity-gossip website before expanding into television, podcasts and social media commentary. He had recently relocated from Las Vegas to Miami with his family.

Celebrity health reports often leave important questions unanswered while treatment remains private. Coverage of Christina Applegate’s hospitalization during her MS battle and Ashley Hamilton’s reported overdose emergency reflects the same need to separate confirmed developments from assumptions about a patient’s condition.

The most significant outcome in Hilton’s case is that viewers recognized a possible emergency and called for help. Reposting graphic footage or dispatch descriptions can cause further distress without improving public understanding.

Anyone in the United States experiencing emotional distress can call or text 988 for confidential crisis support. People facing immediate danger should contact emergency services. Readers outside the United States should use their local crisis line or emergency number.