In brief
Perez Hilton was admitted to a Miami hospital after people reported a TikTok livestream in which he performed self‑harm. Family confirms the blogger is in a serious but stable condition with a long recovery ahead. TikTok flagged the content, closed streams, and banned his account while authorities engaged under Florida’s Baker Act.
The 48‑year‑old US blogger was taken to a hospital after emergency services were called in Miami on Tuesday. Reports say he performed self‑harm during a TikTok livestream that was flagged by the platform’s moderation team.
Family members released a statement that the actor is in a “serious but stable” condition. Hospital staff say he has experienced significant blood loss and will require a long recovery process. He is being held under Florida’s Baker Act, which provides care for people in a mental‑health crisis.
TikTok’s automated system flagged the stream within minutes, but a moderator error delayed its removal. The company then alerted law enforcement, closed several subsequent streams in under 90 seconds and banned the account.
The incident has brought fresh attention to mental‑health support. Those experiencing similar feelings can find help through the BBC Action Line.
