Celebrity blogger hospitalized after self-harm incident during livestream

Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton was taken to hospital in Miami on 6 August 2026 after he hurt himself with a knife during a TikTok livestream. Viewers watching the stream called 911, and emergency workers arrived at his home in the Westchester area. His children, niece, and sister were in the house at the time but were moved to safety before responders arrived. When Hilton woke up in hospital, his first words were "I need help," according to a family source. He is 48 years old. Family members said he had seemed normal before the incident but is still in a very dark emotional state. The event has drawn attention to mental health struggles among public figures who share their lives online.