Miami police arrived at Perez Hilton's home after concerned viewers of his live stream made emergency calls. The famous blogger was successfully taken to a hospital for assistance, reports infohub.kz.
The incident occurred during a TikTok live stream when the 48-year-old American blogger experienced a mental health crisis. Worried viewers contacted law enforcement en masse, reporting possible self-harm.
Deputies from the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office quickly arrived at the scene. They spoke with Hilton's relatives and confirmed he was alone in the house. The department noted that de-escalation tactics were used to prevent escalation and reduce risks.
Later, emergency services successfully removed the blogger from his home and transported him to a local medical facility. TikTok blocked his account, and the stream was removed.
Perez Hilton's manager, Dante Rusciolelli, expressed gratitude to fans for their support and asked for privacy for the family during his recovery.