Perez Hilton’s Family Confirms He Can Communicate Following Mental Health Crisis in Miami-Dade

The family of celebrity gossip blogger and television personality Perez Hilton released a statement confirming his ability to communicate while he recovers from a mental health emergency that occurred this week at his residence in Miami-Dade County’s Westchester neighborhood. The family expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support and prayers received from the public during what they described as an emotionally difficult period.

According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, dispatchers received multiple calls Tuesday evening from individuals who reported witnessing Hilton harming himself with a knife during a livestreamed broadcast on TikTok. Deputies confirmed through family members that Hilton was alone at the residence and conducted de-escalation efforts to ensure his safety during the incident.

Law enforcement transported Hilton to HCA Florida Kendall Hospital for treatment of his injuries, after which he was placed under a Baker Act involuntary psychiatric hold. In the livestream, Hilton made statements including “This is what you all wanted” and “It will be interesting to see what happens after you die.”

The statement from Hilton’s family noted that his ability to communicate has provided the family with hope as he continues his recovery. The family, which includes Hilton’s three children—Mario, Mia, and Mayte—requested continued prayers and privacy during this period and pledged to share updates as information becomes available.

Hilton, whose full name is Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr., achieved prominence through his celebrity gossip website before expanding into fashion and music coverage and establishing himself as a recognizable television personality. Anyone experiencing a mental health crisis can contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.