Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton has been hospitalized and placed under Florida’s Baker Act after a deeply concerning TikTok livestream on August 4th. Viewers watching the live broadcast quickly raised the alarm, prompting emergency services to rush to his Miami home, where the Miami Sheriff’s Office confirmed they found a man “livestreaming acts of self-harm,” alone.
Hilton is now in serious but stable condition after suffering from blood loss, various cuts and lacerations, and a possible overdose, according to his family. His continued hospitalization at an inpatient treatment facility suggests that the road ahead for the father of three is going to be a long one.
Perez Hilton – No Stranger to Drama
Perez Hilton is almost synonymous with controversy and drama. The Cuban-American blogger, whose real name is Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr., gained fame in the early 2000s for his celebrity gossip website, PerezHilton.com. With a signature style of scribbling on paparazzi photos and using offensive nicknames for celebrities, Hilton quickly rose to fame and became one of the most influential bloggers in a time when internet culture was still in its infancy.
However, as his success grew, so did the backlash against him. Critics accused him of cyberbullying and invading celebrities’ privacy. Some even called for boycotts of his website due to its offensive content. Despite this, Hilton continued to thrive in the entertainment industry and has continued his career as a blogger and now influencer.
Did Perez Hilton Use Drugs?
It’s unknown whether drugs or alcohol played a role in his actions on Tuesday’s livestream. While Perez Hilton was treated for an overdose, previous family and friends say that they’ve never even the father of three use drugs or alcohol, and TMZ even reported that the celebrity blogger is himself very health-conscious.
While this might mean that his actions were more related to his mental health and alleged feelings of depression, it’s unknown for certain if drugs or alcohol may have been involved.
Regardless of what led to Perez Hilton’s troubling livestream, it’s clear that even the man who spent years dishing out Hollywood’s toughest moments is not immune to facing his own. With professional support and the right care, there’s every reason to believe that Hilton will write his own comeback recovery story — and this time, it’ll be one worth rooting for.
