Perez Hilton’s family has shared a new update after the blogger and media personality was hospitalized following a distressing TikTok livestream. The 48-year-old appeared to self-harm during the broadcast, prompting emergency calls and a response from authorities at his Miami-area home. In a statement posted to his website, the family said there is now a reason for hope as he continues to receive care. The update arrives as public concern remains high and clips from the livestream continue to circulate online.
Perez Hilton’s Family Says He Can Communicate
According to People Magazine, Hilton’s family said he is now able to communicate. “We have also been able to confirm that Perez is able to communicate, which has given our family hope,” the family said according to People Magazine. The statement also thanked supporters for their prayers, kind messages and support during what the family described as a deeply painful time. They added that their focus remains on his recovery and asked for privacy, understanding and grace while he continues medical treatment.
Emergency Services Responded After TikTok Livestream
Authorities were dispatched after viewers contacted emergency services during the livestream. Dispatch audio cited in the report described a “possible suicide,” and officers made entry into the home before he was transported to a local hospital. The outlet reported that the livestream lasted about 15 minutes before it was removed. The incident quickly spread across social media, where graphic clips drew alarm. Law enforcement later confirmed that Hilton had been hospitalized under Florida’s Baker Act.
TikTok Banned the Account After the Incident
The platform also took action after the livestream. As reported by People Magazine, a U.S. spokesperson for TikTok said the company’s automated moderation system flagged the video, but a moderation error delayed its removal. TikTok also alerted law enforcement while the livestream was still active. Afterward, the account was deactivated and then banned for violating community guidelines tied to self-harm content. The company’s response has become part of the broader conversation around moderation speed and safety tools during live broadcasts.
Representatives Ask for Privacy During Recovery
Hilton’s representatives later echoed the family’s request for privacy. In an Instagram statement, Golden Artists Entertainment said it did not have additional confirmed information to share about his condition. The team said its priority is his health, recovery and the privacy of both Hilton and his relatives during this difficult period. Attorney Bryan Freedman, a longtime friend, also commented on the situation, saying, “It feels like a moment that deserves kindness and compassion,” he told People Magazine. For now, the public updates remain limited and centered on his care.
