After a distressing incident involving celebrity blogger Perez Hilton livestreaming an apparent act of self-harm on TikTok, his family released a statement on Hilton’s website, urging for privacy and understanding. The family disclosed that Hilton’s children, niece, and sister were present in the house shortly before the distressing TikTok broadcast.
The family highlighted the traumatic impact on the children and requested the media and public to respect their privacy by refraining from approaching their residence. Hilton, a single father to three children aged 13, 11, and 8, faced a severe mental health crisis leading to the distressing incident, prompting his family to ensure the children’s safety by removing them from the situation.
Following the incident, Hilton was hospitalized after authorities responded to concerned fans reporting the self-harm livestream. Law enforcement confirmed that Hilton was alone during the livestream and has been receiving medical attention at a local hospital. The family emphasized the importance of helping the children recover from the traumatic experience and rebuilding a sense of normalcy.
TikTok, upon detecting the livestream, promptly flagged the content and alerted law enforcement. The platform swiftly took action by closing subsequent streams and banning Hilton’s account in adherence to community guidelines. Family representatives and entertainment co-CEOs, Dante Rusciolelli and Rebekah Kochan, expressed concern for Hilton’s well-being and urged for privacy during this challenging time.
Hilton, known for his candid celebrity gossip blog since the early 2000s, has garnered a significant following for his unfiltered commentary on Hollywood news. Amidst the ongoing situation, efforts to contact Hilton directly have been unsuccessful, with the focus remaining on his health and that of his family.
For those seeking support or assistance with mental health challenges, various resources such as suicide crisis hotlines and mental health support services are available for immediate help and guidance.