Popular American media personality and blogger Perez Hilton was hospitalized after he engaged in self-harming activities on a live stream video. On Tuesday, August 4, 2026, the Miami police received reports of the podcaster trying to self-harm on a social media platform.According to a Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office spokesperson's statement, Hilton was safely recovered and sent to a local hospital. He was apparently alone inside his Miami house, as confirmed by his family members.The disturbing video was streamed on TikTok, where the 48-year-old was holding a knife and was covered in blood. He appeared to be sl**hing himself with the knife.In the latest update, Hilton's lawyer, Attorney Bryan Freedman, provided an update on Hilton via a statement to LA Magazine. Freedman referred to Hilton's real name, Mario Lavandeira, adding that he has been concerned about the podcaster's health. He continued,"I am trying to confirm that he is receiving the care that he needs to fully address the causes and conditions which led to this incident. It feels like a moment that deserves kindness and compassion.”Here's more about it.What happened to Perez Hilton?Perez Hilton is a popular media personality and celebrity blogger (Image Via YouTube/@PerezHilton)Perez Hilton, whose real name is Mario Lavandeira, was sent to a local hospital by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue after the police received multiple reports of self-harm.On August 4, Hilton took to TikTok (now removed) to live stream a highly disturbing video where he was covered in blood and trying to harm himself using a knife.The viewers were concerned about his well-being and alerted the authorities. When the police received reports of the blogger trying to self-harm, they rescued him, and he was sent to a local hospital for further treatment. The updates were shared through the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office spokesperson's statement. The statement further stated (via TV Insider),"In many incidents involving a person experiencing a mental health crisis or actively harming themselves, deputies prioritize de-escalation by creating time, distance, and opportunities for communication. At this time, deputies have tactically disengaged while continuing to monitor the situation and providing the needed support to his family.”The co-CEOs of the talent management firm that manages Hilton, Dante Rusciolelli and Rebekah Kochan, confirmed that they were aware of the situation. They further revealed that they were unable to contact him. They added that their primary concern is Hilton's well-being. Hilton's TikTok account was suspended shortly afterwards.Perez Hilton was hospitalized for an ulcer and sepsis in early 2026 View this post on Instagram Instagram PostPerez Hilton rose to fame in the early 2000s as a blogger covering celebrity gossip, which often landed in controversy. He is a single father to three children who were born via surrogacy. The celebrity blogger moved back to Miami after spending more than three years in Las Vegas. Hilton was hospitalized with severe sepsis in early 2026.In a YouTube video (March 2026), he shared how he landed in the hospital after taking flu medication without food, causing an ulcer, a perforation, and sepsis. He underwent a laparoscopic surgery and then a major procedure to drain fluids from his lungs.Unfortunately, the media blogger had to be hospitalized again, a month later, due to deep vein thrombosis in his right leg. However, he shared an update after his recovery, where he was seen walking with the help of an aluminium walker.Also Read: Perez Hilton opened up about being g*y and Christian weeks before TikTok live investigationFollow SoapCentral for more such updates on Perez Hilton.