Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton remains hospitalized in a Florida hospital with a condition considered serious but stable, according to a statement released by his family on Saturday, August 10, 2026. The hospitalization occurred after a live on TikTok last week, during which he allegedly practiced self-harm.
In a note published on Hilton’s official website on the same date, his team and family clarified that the objective was to deny “false and inaccurate news” circulating about the influencer and the details of what happened.
The family confirmed that Perez remains hospitalized under Florida’s Baker Act, a legal measure that allows for involuntary detention in high-risk cases. Their communication is restricted to close family members and healthcare professionals, with no contact with the press or public statements.
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Florida’s Baker Act is state legislation that gives authorities the power to involuntarily detain a person for a specified period of time if they pose a risk of harm to themselves or others.
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Hilton’s team has stressed that only statements released directly on PerezHilton.com should be considered authoritative and reliable.
The note reported that the blogger’s health condition remains serious, but stable. He suffered considerable blood loss and other injuries that will require surgical intervention in the coming days, indicating a prolonged treatment and recovery process. The statement also expressed gratitude for the time Perez spent with his mother and sister.
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The family asked for space and privacy to deal with the situation and care for everyone involved, while focusing on Perez’s treatment and recovery. The press and public were asked to stay away from the family residence, stop monitoring relatives and avoid photographing the blogger’s children.
Family members assured that Hilton’s children are safe and in the care of close relatives.
The statement concluded by requesting peace and privacy for them and the rest of the family during this challenging time, thanking them for their support and understanding.
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Police detail rescue of blogger after live broadcast
A spokesperson for the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office said deputies were called last week to respond to reports of a person “live-streaming acts of self-harm on social media.”
The agents quickly located the residence and, after talking to family members present, confirmed that the individual was alone there. In these cases, the priority is de-escalation, seeking to create time, distance and opportunities for communication.
Unless there is a direct threat to others, the strategy of de-escalating the situation and applying crisis intervention techniques aims to reduce the chance of more serious incidents and minimize the risk of injury to the individual, police officers and the public. After a tactical withdrawal, agents continued to monitor the situation and support the family.
In a later statement, the sheriff’s office confirmed that the individual was rescued safely and taken by the Miami-Dade Fire Department to a local hospital for medical care. The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Crisis Response Unit and licensed mental health professionals are also providing support and offering resources to the family.
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TikTok Stocks After Live Streaming Incident
The video, streamed on TikTok before being removed by the platform, showed Hilton apparently covered in blood and holding what appeared to be a knife.
A TikTok spokesperson in the United States said the live stream was flagged and forwarded to the content moderation team for review within minutes.
The spokesperson confirmed that Hilton’s account was banned from the platform following the incident, as the content violated TikTok’s community guidelines. The platform also notified law enforcement authorities so that Perez Hilton received the necessary support.