TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains references to self-harm and suicide.Perez Hilton, the celebrity gossip blogger, sparked health concerns after engaging in self-harm in front of a live stream. Many concerned viewers alarmed the authorities, prompting an emergency medical check at his Miami home on August 4, 2026. After the Miami-Dade County Sheriff’s Office dispatched officers to investigate, the authorities confirmed he was home alone after contacting his family members. Following his hospitalisation, Hilton’s family shared a statement on his main website on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
Perez Hilton’s family gives a statement
Updating Hilton’s fans and concerned viewers about his health, the family wrote, “Many of you have reached out with concern for Perez, and we are incredibly grateful for the overwhelming outpouring of love, support, and prayers,” the statement read, and further confirmed that Hilton was receiving medical care.“Our family’s focus right now is on his well-being,” the statement continued, before adding, “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.”
More about Perez Hilton’s unforeseeable act
During the TikTok livestream, Perez Hilton used a sharp object to repeatedly cut himself all over his body. Authorities confirmed he was hospitalised under Florida’s Baker Act, a state law allowing them to hold someone involuntarily for a period if they pose a threat of harm to themselves or others, per PEOPLE.In the dispatch audio, authorities had received reports of a ‘possible suicide’ at around 6:51 p.m, and around 7:59 pm they confirmed the streamer was named ‘Perez Hilton.’ At 10:41 pm, the officers updated the scene as a ‘suicide attempt,’ and the police asked for assistance from fire services. The responding units were ‘en route’ to the local hospital at 11:30 pm.Perez Hilton continues to receive medical attention.Disclaimer: This story is based on events as reported by a news source and is for informational purposes only. The accuracy of the details, including the identity and mental state of the individuals involved, cannot be independently verified and may be subject to change as the investigation progresses. This information should not be considered a definitive account of the events. If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, anxiety, depression, or mental illness, please seek professional help immediately from a doctor, mental health expert, or NGO. Helplines are also available.
