Surgery Needed After ‘Significant Blood Loss’
Forbes • • general
Key Points:
- Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton is in "serious but stable" condition after a TikTok livestream last week where he appeared to self-harm, resulting in significant blood loss and injuries requiring surgery, according to his family.
- During the livestream, Hilton was seen covered in blood and fans urged him to stop; authorities confirmed he was alone at his Miami-Dade home and de-escalated the situation by creating communication opportunities.
- TikTok moderators flagged and removed the livestream within about 15 minutes, banning Hilton's account, though a moderation error caused a delay in removal; the platform denied reports that the stream lasted 30 minutes.
- Hilton's talent agency Golden Artists Entertainment has been unable to contact him but is focused on his health and recovery, while his podcast co-host Chris Booker paused activities to prioritize Hilton's wellbeing.
- Earlier this year, Hilton was hospitalized for sepsis and emergency surgery due to complications from an ulcer, an experience that led him to express spiritual reflection and regret over his past behavior as a gossip blogger.
