{"id":28353,"date":"2026-08-05T08:54:31","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T03:54:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=28353"},"modified":"2026-08-05T08:54:31","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T03:54:31","slug":"perez-hilton-rushed-to-hospital-after-police-swarm-his-miami-home-over-distressing-knife-livestream-pulled-from-tiktok","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=28353","title":{"rendered":"Perez Hilton rushed to hospital after police swarm his Miami home over distressing knife livestream pulled from TikTok"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"js-article-text\" wp_automatic_readability=\"96.611396543671\">\n<p class=\"author-section byline-plain\">By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.com\/profile-470\/sonia-horon.html\" class=\"author\">SONIA HORON, US ASSISTANT SHOWBIZ EDITOR<\/a> <\/p>\n<p class=\"byline-section\"><span class=\"article-timestamp article-timestamp-published\"> <span class=\"article-timestamp-label\">Published:<\/span> <time datetime=\"2026-08-05T04:01:11+0100\"> 23:01 EDT, 4 August 2026 <\/time> <\/span> | <span class=\"article-timestamp article-timestamp-updated\"> <span class=\"article-timestamp-label\">Updated:<\/span> <time datetime=\"2026-08-05T04:47:40+0100\"> 23:47 EDT, 4 August 2026 <\/time> <\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <!-- ad: https:\/\/mads.dailymail.co.uk\/v8\/us\/tvshowbiz\/none\/article\/other\/para_top.html --> <!-- CWV --><link href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.com\/static\/mol-fe\/static\/mol-fe-design-system\/latest\/designTokens.css\" media=\"all\" rel=\"stylesheet\" type=\"text\/css\" \/><!--[if !IE]><!--> <link href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.com\/static\/mol-fe\/static\/mol-fe-async-bundle\/11.93.1\/articleDefer.css\" media=\"all\" rel=\"stylesheet\" type=\"text\/css\" \/> <!--<![endif]--> <!--[if IE]>\n<link href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.com\/static\/gunther\/1.17.0\/registration--.css\" media=\"screen\" rel=\"stylesheet\" type=\"text\/css\" \/>\n<![endif]--> <!--[if !IE]><!--> <link href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.com\/static\/gunther\/18.6.0\/registration--.css\" media=\"all\" rel=\"stylesheet\" type=\"text\/css\" \/> <!--<![endif]--><!--[if IE]>\n<link href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.com\/static\/gunther\/1.17.0\/all-ie8-9--.css\" media=\"all\" rel=\"stylesheet\" type=\"text\/css\" \/>\n<link href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.com\/static\/gunther\/1.17.0\/all1-ie8-9--.css\" media=\"all\" rel=\"stylesheet\" type=\"text\/css\" \/>\n<![endif]--> <!--[if !IE]><!--> <link href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.com\/static\/mol-fe\/static\/mol-fe-sync-bundle\/16.19.0\/desktop.css\" media=\"all\" rel=\"stylesheet\" type=\"text\/css\" \/> <link href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.com\/static\/gunther\/18.6.0\/all--.css\" media=\"all\" rel=\"stylesheet\" type=\"text\/css\" \/><link href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.com\/static\/gunther\/18.6.0\/all1--.css\" media=\"all\" rel=\"stylesheet\" type=\"text\/css\" \/> <!--<![endif]--> <!--[if IE 8]>\n\n<![endif]--> <!--[if IE 9]>\n\n<![endif]--> <!--[if IE]>\n\n<![endif]--> <!--[if !IE]> -->  <!--<![endif]--><!-- SiteCatalyst code version: H.20.3.\n    Copyright 1997-2009 Omniture, Inc. 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emergency calls regarding an individual engaging in alleged self-harm on the platform.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">Clips taken from the video, which the Daily Mail will not publish, appeared to show Hilton covered in blood while brandishing a knife.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">Deputies spoke with family members on the scene and confirmed Hilton was alone inside before making the decision to &#8216;tactically disengage&#8217; while monitoring the situation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">&#8216;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,&#8217;\u00a0the Miami-Dade Sheriff&#8217;s Office told the Daily Mail.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">&#8216;Unless there is an immediate threat to others, slowing the situation and utilizing crisis intervention techniques can reduce the likelihood of a suicide-by-cop encounter and minimize the risk of injury to the individual, deputies, and the public.&#8217;<\/p>\n<div class=\"artSplitter mol-img-group\" style=\"\" wp_automatic_readability=\"8\">\n<div class=\"mol-img\">\n<div class=\"image-wrap\"> <img decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-972940b4671b674a\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.com\/1s\/2026\/08\/05\/04\/110444449-16029433-Officers_were_dispatched_to_celebrity_blogger_Perez_Hilton_s_Mia-m-88_1785901235007.jpg\" height=\"1029\" width=\"634\" alt=\"Officers were dispatched to celebrity blogger Perez Hilton's Miami home on Tuesday after receiving reports that he was broadcasting alarming behavior on a TikTok livestream\" class=\"blkBorder img-share\" style=\"max-width:100%\" loading=\"lazy\" \/> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"imageCaption\">Officers were dispatched to celebrity blogger Perez Hilton&#8217;s Miami home on Tuesday after receiving reports that he was broadcasting alarming behavior on a TikTok livestream<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">&#8216;At this time, deputies have tactically disengaged while continuing to monitor the situation and providing the needed support to his family.&#8217;\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">The Daily Mail has reached out to Hilton&#8217;s representatives for comment.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">The video has been taken down and Hilton&#8217;s account has since been suspended by TikTok.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">It&#8217;s unclear who was home at the time the video was filmed before police arrived, but Hilton is father to three children he welcomed via surrogacy.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">His eldest son was born in 2013, followed by two daughters in 2015 and 2017.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">Hilton&#8217;s representatives, Golden Artists Entertainment Co-CEOs Dante Rusciolelli and Rebekah Kochan, told <a style=\"font-weight: bold;\" class=\"\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tmz.com\/2026\/08\/04\/police-respond-to-perez-hilton-after-alarming-tiktok-live\/\">TMZ<\/a> in a statement, &#8216;We are aware of the concerning content circulating online involving our client, Perez Hilton.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">&#8216;At this time, we have not been able to make direct contact with him, despite our ongoing efforts to reach him. Our primary concern is Perez&#8217;s health and well-being, as well as the well-being of his family. Until we have confirmed information, we will not speculate or comment further.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">&#8216;We appreciate everyone&#8217;s concern and ask that his privacy be respected during this time.&#8217;\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"artSplitter mol-img-group\" wp_automatic_readability=\"9\">\n<div class=\"mol-img\">\n<div class=\"image-wrap\"> <img decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-f7f9437d24b2f3f7\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.com\/1s\/2026\/08\/05\/04\/110444813-16029433-image-a-79_1785900731686.jpg\" height=\"422\" width=\"634\" alt=\"The Miami-Dade County Sheriff's Office told the Daily Mail that deputies rushed to the residence following 'multiple' emergency calls regarding an individual engaging in alleged self-harm on the platform\" class=\"blkBorder img-share\" style=\"max-width:100%\" loading=\"lazy\" \/> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"imageCaption\">The Miami-Dade County Sheriff&#8217;s Office told the Daily Mail that deputies rushed to the residence following &#8216;multiple&#8217; emergency calls regarding an individual engaging in alleged self-harm on the platform<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"artSplitter mol-img-group\" wp_automatic_readability=\"10\">\n<div class=\"mol-img\">\n<div class=\"image-wrap\"> <img decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-86ec26335f63422f\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.com\/1s\/2026\/08\/05\/04\/110444827-16029433-image-a-87_1785901215396.jpg\" height=\"849\" width=\"634\" alt=\"Clips taken from the video, which the Daily Mail will not publish, appeared to show Hilton covered in blood while brandishing a knife\" class=\"blkBorder img-share\" style=\"max-width:100%\" loading=\"lazy\" \/> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"imageCaption\">Clips taken from the video, which the Daily Mail will not publish, appeared to show Hilton covered in blood while brandishing a knife<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"artSplitter mol-img-group mol-hidden-caption\">\n<div class=\"mol-img\">\n<div class=\"image-wrap\"> <img decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-97919a9dcf6b6270\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.com\/1s\/2026\/08\/05\/04\/110444781-16029433-image-a-84_1785901179576.jpg\" height=\"148\" width=\"634\" alt=\"\" class=\"blkBorder img-share\" style=\"max-width:100%\" loading=\"lazy\" \/> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"artSplitter mol-img-group mol-hidden-caption\">\n<div class=\"mol-img\">\n<div class=\"image-wrap\"> <img decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-c6489b46b74c1659\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.com\/1s\/2026\/08\/05\/04\/110444783-16029433-image-a-85_1785901182028.jpg\" height=\"117\" width=\"634\" alt=\"\" class=\"blkBorder img-share\" style=\"max-width:100%\" loading=\"lazy\" \/> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"artSplitter mol-img-group mol-hidden-caption\">\n<div class=\"mol-img\">\n<div class=\"image-wrap\"> <img decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-a1c54f2b2ed34e2a\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.com\/1s\/2026\/08\/05\/04\/110444765-16029433-image-a-86_1785901193897.jpg\" height=\"136\" width=\"634\" alt=\"\" class=\"blkBorder img-share\" style=\"max-width:100%\" loading=\"lazy\" \/> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"artSplitter mol-img-group mol-hidden-caption\">\n<div class=\"mol-img\">\n<div class=\"image-wrap\"> <img decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-c8b05df0f6f80c49\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.com\/1s\/2026\/08\/05\/04\/110444789-16029433-image-a-89_1785901258759.jpg\" height=\"116\" width=\"634\" alt=\"\" class=\"blkBorder img-share\" style=\"max-width:100%\" loading=\"lazy\" \/> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"artSplitter mol-img-group\" wp_automatic_readability=\"9\">\n<div class=\"mol-img\">\n<div class=\"image-wrap\"> <img decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-5b8352f1d4180e26\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.com\/1s\/2026\/08\/05\/04\/110444785-16029433-image-a-90_1785901264856.jpg\" height=\"355\" width=\"634\" alt=\"Celebrity friends and fans of the blogger - born Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr. - took to social media to send him messages, begging for him to seek medical help\" class=\"blkBorder img-share\" style=\"max-width:100%\" loading=\"lazy\" \/> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"imageCaption\">Celebrity friends and fans of the blogger &#8211; born Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr. &#8211; took to social media to send him messages, begging for him to seek medical help<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">Celebrity friends and fans of the blogger\u00a0&#8211; born Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr. &#8211; took to social media to send him messages, begging for him to seek medical help.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">Former politician George Santos wrote on X, &#8216;Please pray for Perez Hilton folks. 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