Perez Hilton‘s kids were reportedly spared from the “trauma” of his disturbing livestream!
The media personality shocked fans when he engaged in self-harm behavior during a TikTok live stream earlier in the week, attracting the presence of law enforcement agents into his home.
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5The media guru’s family took to his website on August 6 to share more updates about the incident and give some scoop behind the scenes. According to the news on his website, minutes before the self-harm incident, Hilton’s kids, his niece, and his sister were all inside the building.
“When it became clear that Perez was experiencing a severe mental health crisis and harming himself, they immediately fled to protect the children from witnessing any further trauma,” the update added. “Our highest priority right now is helping the children begin to heal from what they experienced. An important part of that process is allowing them to safely return home and begin rebuilding a sense of security and normalcy.”
They also thanked members of the public for their concern, adding that they would share more updates as they happen.
The Blogger’s TikTok Account Was Permanently Banned Following The Incident
5Hilton’s mental health episode unraveled during his live session on TikTok on August 4, in what the audio from the 911 dispatch team referred to as an apparent “suicide attempt.” As stated by US Weekly, first responders reportedly arrived at the home after they received several calls and stayed outside the premises for hours.
Family members reportedly confirmed to officials from the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office that Hilton was alone inside the home, after which they tactically de-escalated the situation by creating time, distance, and opportunities for communication.
Hilton was reportedly successfully recovered from the scene and taken to the nearest hospital to receive medical attention. The blogger’s TikTok account was also permanently banned on the basis that it violated community guidelines that kicked against acts of self-harm.
Hilton’s livestream was flagged by TikTok’s automated moderation system within minutes and sent for human review. Due to a moderation delay caused by an error, the livestream stayed live for about 15 minutes.
Perez Hilton’s Latest Medical Emergency Follows Life-Changing Sepsis Recovery
5The celebrity blogger’s case did not just prompt an emergency response that led him to the halls of a hospital. As noted by The Blast, the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Crisis Response Unit and licensed mental health professionals remained with his family to provide support.
Hilton’s self-harm episode represents another chapter in his health challenge because months ago he survived a life-threatening bout of sepsis that required multiple surgeries and an emergency procedure to remove a blood clot.
The media personality broke his silence on his health ordeal, confessing that it left him with another perspective on life that deepened his gratitude for his family. Hilton added that the experience also strengthened his faith and inspired him to make lasting changes after realizing how close he came to losing his life.
The Father-Of-Three’s Financial Reality Took A Hit After Miami Relocation
5Earlier in the month, The Blast shared that Hilton had moved to Miami to get a fresh start after so many personal struggles. Unfortunately, his relocation to Miami brought mounting financial pressure that left him feeling so “overwhelmed” in the weeks before his TikTok episode.
The media personality had reportedly left his glory days of career growth and financial stability behind in Las Vegas after that move, and it became harder for him to find his ground in Miami. He was faced with the stress of supporting his three children financially, and he had been open about that reality.
Hilton revealed that weeks away from work had strained his finances, and he explored new streams of income by promoting faith-based merchandise, and told his followers he was focused on rebuilding financially.
He was also candid with those around him about feeling the weight of his money problems as the fresh start he had hoped for failed to materialize.
5Over two years ago, before his health challenges, the gossip legend reflected on spending two decades in the entertainment industry via a blogging career which began almost by accident. In a sit-down with The Blast, Hilton affirmed that curiosity and perfect timing helped him launch one of the pioneer gossip platforms in Hollywood.
He explained that when he started blogging in 2004, social media was still finding its footing, with MySpace leading the way and Facebook emerging. Hilton believed that if he had started a few years later, he likely would have built his audience on YouTube, Instagram, or TikTok instead of through a blog.
The media personality added that he was able to find a niche in the online celebrity news space since it was largely devoid of competition when he had started in it. He added that the journey of building the brand was not easy, but early successes helped to open the doors to outlets that followed.
Hilton stated that his site had already become very popular before the arrival of other blogs like TMZ, and he was told that the success of his site helped spur the creation of other celebrity news sites.
He also recalled that traditional entertainment publications were slow to embrace digital journalism, noting that many magazine websites at the time served little more than subscription pages instead of breaking news destinations.
Get well soon, Perez Hilton!
