On the evening of Tuesday, August 4, 2026, celebrity blogger and podcaster Perez Hilton (Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr.) went live on TikTok from his Miami home.
During the livestream, he appeared to be in significant distress and engaged in acts of self-harm. Viewers who saw the stream contacted emergency services in large numbers.
Official Response
- The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office received multiple calls about an individual livestreaming self-harm.
- Deputies responded to the residence, spoke with family members on scene, and confirmed Hilton was alone inside.
- They monitored the situation and later reported that he had been safely recovered.
- Miami-Dade Fire Rescue transported him to a local hospital, where he is receiving medical attention.
TikTok removed the livestream and suspended his account. Hilton’s representatives have acknowledged the concerning content that circulated online.
Media outlets have covered the police response and hospitalization. Graphic details of the stream itself are not being widely republished.
If you or someone you know is in crisis, please reach out for help. In the US: Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) — free, confidential, and available 24/7.
