Police called to Perez Hilton’s home following alarming TikTok livestream
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Perez Hilton has been hospitalised following a police response to his home after the celebrity gossip blogger appeared to harm himself during a TikTok livestream.
The Miami-Dade County Sheriff’s Office confirmed to numerous US outlets it had received “multiple calls” following a person livestreaming acts of self-harm on Tuesday, August 4.
Perez Hilton rose to fame as a celebrity gossip blogger in the 2000s. Getty
Authorities confirmed the 48-year-old, real name Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr, was home alone at the time.
They had spoken to family members at the scene, saying deputies decided to “tactically disengage while continuing to monitor the situation.”
“In many incidents involving a person experiencing a mental health crisis or actively harming themselves, deputies prioritise de-escalation by creating time, distance and opportunities for communication,” the statement read.
“Unless there is an immediate threat to others, slowing the situation and utilising crisis intervention techniques can reduce the likelihood of a suicide-by-cop encounter and minimise the risk of injury to the individual, deputies, and the public.”
In a follow-up statement, the Sheriff’s Office said the person had been “safely recovered and transported by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue to a local hospital, where he is receiving medical attention.”
Hilton’s representatives said they had been unable to reach him following the reports. Today Extra
In a statement to TMZ, Hilton’s management company, Golden Artists, said: “We are aware of the concerning content circulating online involving our client Perez Hilton.
“At this time, we have not been able to make direct contact with him, despite our ongoing efforts to reach him. Our primary concern is Perez’s health and well-being, as well as the well-being of his family. Until we have confirmed information, we will not speculate or comment further.”
Nine.com.au has reached out to Hilton, his representatives and Miami-Dade police for further comment.
Hilton rose to fame in the 2000s for his controversial celebrity blog, PerezHilton.com.
He is father to three children, aged 13, 11 and eight.
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