Celebrity entertainment blogger Perez Hilton was hospitalized Tuesday night after reports of him livestreaming acts of suicide on social media, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office.
The Sheriff’s Office responded to a home in the Westchester neighborhood after receiving “multiple calls about an individual who was livestreaming acts of self-harm on social media.”
The video, which was streamed on TikTok before being removed by the platform, showed Hilton covered in blood, cut and holding a knife, NBC News reported. In the video, viewers plead with him and ask for his phone number so they can alert authorities.
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Ethan Miller/Getty Images Perez Hilton attends the grand opening of Caspian Cocktails & Caviar at Caesars Palace on January 10, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
NBC6 cameras later captured a man inside the residence who appeared to be naked and covered in blood, before paramedics loaded him into an ambulance and took him away. The Sheriff’s Office said they have spoken to family members and there was only one person inside the home at the time of the incident.
Deputies initially released a statement in response to an inquiry about Hilton, but they did not release the 48-year-old man’s name. Later, the Sheriff’s Office reported that one person had been “safely recovered” and taken to the hospital.
On Wednesday, they confirmed that the man was Perez Hilton, whose real name is Mario Lavandeira, and that Baker was acting.
Deputies responded to a home in Miami-Dade Tuesday night after receiving multiple calls about a man livestreaming self-harm on social media. NBC6’s Julia Bagg reports.
Neighbors said they knew that a man with three children lived in the house, and that the family had moved here about two months ago, but not that he was a famous blogger.
Hilton’s team and family said, “Many of you have reached out with concern for Perez and we are incredibly grateful for the tremendous outpouring of love, support and prayers.” A statement on their website. “We can confirm that Perez is receiving medical care, and our family’s focus right now is his well-being.”
Maria Granadillo said she was walking home Tuesday night when deputies stopped her from reaching her home. His Ring camera captured part of what happened, including officers asking “Mario” to come out.
Neighbor Maria Granadillo said, “I felt like there’s no way out, there’s only one guy next door named Mario, he’s the guy they’re trying to take out.” “And then the police backed off, they waited around the corner and then around midnight an ambulance came.”
Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton is recovering in the hospital. NBC6 confirmed that Baker took action against Hilton after a disturbing livestream on social media showed her covered in blood and self-harming. NBC6’s Lorena Inclan reports.
Authorities responded and said they were de-escalating the situation and using crisis intervention techniques.
Granadillo said he hopes “he gets better, he gets the help he needs, [and] That everyone in the family gets well.”
Hilton’s agent and Golden Artists Entertainment CEO Dante Rusciolli released a statement Wednesday afternoon.
“At this time, we have no additional confirmed information to share regarding Perez Hilton’s condition. Our focus is on Perez’s health, recovery, and the privacy of both him and his family during this incredibly difficult time,” the statement said. “We are grateful for the concern and support of fans, friends and members of the media. We respectfully request that everyone continue to respect their privacy while they receive the care they need.”
If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 or live chat to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 988lifeline.org. you can also visit speakingofsuicide.com/resources For additional assistance.