By GB News (World News) | Created at 2026-08-05 04:01:06 | Updated at 2026-08-05 06:40:30
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Police in the US have issued a statement after celebrity blogger Perez Hilton was seen apparently covered in blood in a TikTok live stream.
In the video, which has since been removed from the platform, Hilton appears to be self-harming using a knife and covering his torso in blood.
Multiple calls were then placed to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office about an individual "broadcasting self-harm on social media".
Officers confirmed to Rolling Stone that Hilton was the person involved in the incident.
Deputies traced his home address and spoke with relatives at the scene, where they stablished that Hilton was inside the property by himself.
Miami police have now issued a statement outlining its approach to the situation.
"In many incidents involving a person experiencing a mental health crisis or actively harming themselves, deputies prioritise de-escalation by creating time, distance, and opportunities for communication," the statement reads.
"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."
An ambulance was seen outside Hilton's home on Wednesday night
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Officers said they had tactically withdrawn from the scene whilst continuing to monitor developments.
The Sheriff's Office added that support was being provided to Hilton's family throughout.
Later images from NBC News show an ambulance outside the 48-year-old's home.
The blogger shot to fame for for his unapologetic and outspoken commentary on the lives of famous people.
His website, launched in the early 2000s, quickly became one of the most visited celebrity gossip destinations on the internet.
But his approach attracted significant criticism from celebrities and their representatives alike - including Khloe Kardashian, Miley Cyrus, and Lady Gaga, who had previously been a friend of the blogger.
His reputation was built largely on personal attacks directed at celebrities, a style that drew both a massive audience and widespread denunciation from the entertainment industry.
Though as online culture shifted, Hilton considerably softened his public image, stepping back from gossip and finding fulfilment as a father.
Speaking to The New York Times in 2012, he expressed remorse for the harm he had caused others.
"What's important for me is not being liked, but it is that people think I am no longer toxic to the world," he said.
"I'm aware of the fact there are going to be a lot of people with lingering resentment and a lot of skeptics," he added.
"And that's OK because I am not pretending to be perfect."
Anyone who is in emotional distress, struggling to cope or at risk of suicide can call the Samaritans anonymously for free from a UK phone on 116 123 or go to samaritans.org.
