Perez Hilton Hospitalized After Distressing Livestream, Family Requests Privacy

Celebrity gossip blogger Perez Hilton has been hospitalized after a disturbing livestream on Tuesday prompted multiple calls to police. Miami-Dade authorities confirmed he was taken to a local hospital, where he is receiving medical care.

In a statement posted on PerezHilton.com, his team and family thanked supporters for their concern and said their focus is on his recovery. They asked for privacy during this difficult time and said updates would be shared when appropriate.

Authorities responded to Hilton's Miami home after reports of a possible mental health crisis. Following his hospitalization, crisis response personnel remained with family members to provide support and resources.

Born Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr., Hilton is widely known for founding the celebrity gossip website PerezHilton.com. He recently relocated to Miami with his mother and his three children, describing the move as the start of “a new chapter” for his family.