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NewsFox 13 News (WTVT) — All NewsAugust 5, 2026Hillsborough

Miami-Dade deputies hospitalize Perez Hilton following emergency wellness check

Miami-Dade County Sheriff's Office deputies transported celebrity blogger Perez Hilton to a local hospital on Tuesday, Aug. 4, following a wellness check prompted by reports of self-harm during a TikTok livestream. Law enforcement and fire rescue personnel de-escalated the situation at his residence before facilitating medical care.

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Why It Matters

The incident highlights the role of local units in responding to mental health emergencies reported via social media platforms.

Key Facts

  • Perez Hilton was transported to a local hospital on Tuesday, Aug. 4, following a police wellness check.
  • The Miami-Dade County Sheriff's Office responded to the home after receiving multiple reports from viewers of a TikTok livestream.
  • Miami-Dade Fire Rescue assisted in the emergency response and medical transport.
  • The Sheriff's Office Crisis Response Unit and mental health specialists provided support to the family at the residence.
  • TikTok removed the original posts and suspended Hilton's account following the incident.
  • The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 for those experiencing mental health crises.
  • The previous crisis hotline (1-800-273-8255) remains active.

Who's Mentioned

organizationTikTok“Platform where the livestream occurred and subsequently removed the content.”organizationMiami-Dade Fire Rescue“Emergency medical responders at the scene.”organizationMiami-Dade County Sheriff's Office“Law enforcement agency that responded to the scene.”personRebekah Kochan“Co-CEO of Golden Artists Entertainment.”personPerez Hilton“Celebrity blogger and subject of the emergency wellness check.”personDante Rusciolelli“Co-CEO of Golden Artists Entertainment.”