Following a distressing Miami-area livestream on August 4, 2026, that prompted a major police response and emergency hospitalization, celebrity blogger Perez Hilton is receiving medical care and can now communicate, according to his family. Law enforcement confirmed he was Baker Acted after deputies located him alone inside his residence.
Celebrity gossip blogger Perez Hilton is recovering in a Florida hospital following an emergency police response to his Miami-area home on Tuesday night, nbcnews.com. Law enforcement officials and emergency dispatch audio revealed that authorities rushed to the residence after receiving multiple calls concerning an individual livestreaming acts of self-harm on social media.
The incident unfolded on a live broadcast on TikTok before the platform removed the stream. Viewers who tuned in watched in alarm and attempted to gather his phone number to alert emergency services, according to local reporting from NBC 6 South Florida. Officers from the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office arrived at the property, spoke with family members on the scene, and confirmed that the blogger was alone inside.
Law Enforcement Response and Hospitalization Details
Deputies utilized crisis intervention techniques and de-escalation strategies upon arriving at the scene. According to statements from the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, officers tactically disengaged while maintaining observation on the house, prioritizing communication and safety before the individual was safely recovered and transported by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue to a local hospital.
Law enforcement and legal sources subsequently confirmed to media outlets that the individual was Perez Hilton, whose legal name is Mario Lavandeira, and that he was Baker Acted for a psychiatric evaluation, as reported by NBC 6 South Florida.
The platform stated that it proactively alerted law enforcement to assist in getting the blogger the necessary support.
Family Updates and Ongoing Medical Care
Hilton’s family and management team released a joint statement on his official website expressing gratitude for the public support while navigating a challenging information vacuum. Hospital security measures implemented due to intense public interest have left relatives struggling to get timely updates, according to co-host Chris Booker.
“While we continue to wait for further updates, we remain hopeful. We have also been able to confirm that Perez is able to communicate, which has given our family hope.”
Hilton’s family, via PerezHilton.com
The family added in their statement that Your compassionate humanity during this heartbreaking time has meant more than words can express
while asking the public for continued privacy as recovery efforts continue.
Impact on Podcasts and Professional Ventures
The emergency hospitalization has temporarily put Hilton’s professional projects on hold. His long-running audio venture, The Perez Hilton Podcast with Chris Booker, produced via iHeart, has been placed on an indefinite hiatus, according to co-host Chris Booker. Booker addressed listeners on Instagram, noting that the show’s future remains undetermined while the collective focus stays entirely on his co-host’s health and recovery.
The family recently relocated back to Miami.
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. You can call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
