Perez Hilton, the 48-year-old blogger and media personality, remains hospitalized under Florida’s Baker Act after livestreaming an incident of self-harm from his Miami-area home on Tuesday. His family confirmed in a statement Saturday that Hilton experienced significant blood loss and additional injuries requiring surgery in the coming days, describing his condition as serious but stable.
Hilton’s family stated that his communication has been limited to immediate family, medical providers, and care teams, with no public statements issued. The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office confirmed responding to a report of a person livestreaming acts of self-harm, identifying Hilton as the individual involved. Authorities stated they safely recovered the individual, who was then hospitalized.
The livestream, which was later removed by TikTok following automated moderation flagging, showed Hilton covered in blood with visible cuts and holding what appeared to be a knife. A TikTok spokesperson noted a moderation delay in removing the content, though the platform acted after the flagging system detected the stream.
Hilton’s family emphasized that his children remain safe and are being cared for by immediate family, requesting privacy for the blogger and his loved ones during his treatment and recovery. The family described the process as a long-term effort, with Hilton’s condition remaining under medical supervision.
Florida’s Baker Act allows for involuntary hospitalization when there are concerns for an individual’s mental health or risk of self-harm. The law permits family members, medical professionals, or law enforcement to initiate emergency mental health services. Hilton’s hospitalization falls under these provisions, with his care confined to authorized personnel and family.
Hilton, known publicly by his first name, has been a prominent figure in celebrity news and commentary for over two decades. His hospitalization follows a livestream that prompted immediate law enforcement and social media platform responses. The incident has drawn attention to issues of mental health awareness and the role of social media in crisis situations.