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Blogger Perez Hilton was reportedly hospitalized on Tuesday after social media "alleged the podcaster was seen harming himself on a TikTok livestream," reports USA TODAY's Anthony Robledo.
The office of the Miami-Dade County Sherriff released a statement in which it said it had gotten "multiple calls regarding an individual who was livestreaming acts of self-harm on social media." That individual had gotten medical attention at a local hospital.
"In many incidents involving a person experiencing a mental health crisis or actively harming themselves," the statement
also read, "deputies prioritize de-escalation by creating time, distance, and opportunities for communication."
Here's what we know so far.
Who is Perez Hilton?
He's a famed blogger about all things celebrity -- he's been blogging since the early 2000s and has his own website. His real name is Mario Lavandeira Jr. He has three kids: Mario Armando Lavandeira III, Mia Alma and Mayte Amor.
What happened to Perez Hilton?
People on social media alleged that they saw a disturbing video of the blogger harming himself. The video isn't verified, but there are reports of him covered in something that looked like blood and, per USA TODAY, he was "holding a sharp item."
This article originally appeared on For The Win: Perez Hilton hospitalized after live TikTok video: Everything we know so far
