Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton was hospitalized after authorities responded to reports of an alarming TikTok livestream on Tuesday.During the livestream, Hilton
Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton was hospitalized after authorities responded to reports of an alarming TikTok livestream on Tuesday.
During the livestream, Hilton appeared to be harming himself, prompting the Miami-Dade County Sheriff’s Office to respond. The livestream has since been taken down.
Deputies said Hilton, real name Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr., was transported to a local hospital, where he is receiving medical attention.
Earlier this year, Hilton said he suffered a medical scare that left him hospitalized for several weeks in Las Vegas. In a video posted to social media, the celebrity blogger claimed that he had the flu for about a week and took his medication, but neglected to take it with food. This led to him developing an ulcer, which caused a perforation and sepsis.
In June, he said he had recently relocated to Miami from Las Vegas with his children.
The Perez Hilton team shared an update Wednesday saying he is receiving medical care and asked for privacy:
Many of you have reached out with concern for Perez, and we are incredibly grateful for the overwhelming outpouring of love, support, and prayers.
We can confirm that Perez is receiving medical care, and our family’s focus right now is on his well-being.
We kindly ask that you respect Perez’s privacy, as well as the privacy of his family, during this difficult time.
If and when we are able to share any updates, we will do so with everyone as soon as we can.
Thank you for your compassion, understanding, and continued support.
If you or someone you know is in crisis or needs support, there are resources available. 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 to reach a volunteer crisis counselor. Suicide Prevention Hotline of Nevada Phone: 877-885-4673. Ayuda En Español (Spanish National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) 1-888-628-9454.
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