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Perez Hilton taken to hospital after police rush to his home over reports blogger was ‘self-harming on livestream’

PEREZ Hilton has been rushed to hospital after worrying reports he was seen self-harming during a TikTok livestream.

Police raced to the celebrity blogger and TV star’s home in Miami after concerned fans made “multiple” 911 calls reporting Hilton’s worrying behavior.

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Perez Hilton has been rushed to hospital after he was reportedly seen covered in blood during a TikTok livestreamCredit: Getty Images – Getty
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Police vehicles and sheriff’s deputies seen outside the Miami neighborhood where Perez Hilton livesCredit: BackGrid

Distressing footage from Hilton’s TikTok account appeared to show the media personality covered in blood with several marks on his body.

Reports claim the podcaster also barricaded himself inside the home.

Fans of Hilton, whose real name is Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr, reported the video to police and managed to get it taken down by TikTok.

The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office confirmed they received several 911 calls about an individual livestreaming acts of self-harm on social media.

Deputies found Hilton, 48, inside his home alone and quickly assessed he wasn’t a risk to others but needed medical help.

A police spokesperson said: “Deputies tactically disengaged while continuing to monitor the situation.”

He was “safely recovered” and taken to a local hospital to receive treatment.

Hilton’s family has been in contact with the cops and helped provide statements with several of his loved ones on the scene as police arrived.

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Hilton entering the Celebrity Big Brother house in 2015Credit: Getty Images – Getty
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Hilton at a party with Kris Jenner and Khloe Kardashian in 2013Credit: Getty
His representatives, Golden Artists Entertainment Co-CEOs Dante Rusciolelli and Rebekah Kochan told TMZ they “are aware of the concerning content circulating online”.

Their statement added: “At this time, we have not been able to make direct contact with him, despite our ongoing efforts to reach him.

“Our primary concern is Perez’s health and well-being, as well as the well-being of his family.

“Until we have confirmed information, we will not speculate or comment further.”

There have been no updates on Hilton’s condition since he was taken to hospital.

Hilton is a dad-of-three with the children all welcomed via surrogacy.

He moved back to Miami earlier this year after living in Las Vegas.

Hilton found global fame in the early 2000s for his blog where he spoke about celebrity gossip and commented on the latest viral showbiz stories.

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Hilton with Katy Perry in Los Angeles back in 2010Credit: Getty
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The blogger with Paris Hilton who was the inspiration behind his nameCredit: Getty
He was known for his big, often controversial, opinions on the stars of the era.

This led to him rubbing shoulders with some of Hollywood‘s top names such as the Kardashians as well as starring in several TV shows.

In 2007, he featured in several episodes of The View and created his own TV show over in the UK called Perez Hilton Superfan in 2012.

His success with the show in Britain also saw him land a spot as a contestant on Celebrity Big Brother in 2015.

Despite being the seventh celebrity evicted from the reality TV show, Hilton had several major moments throughout the season and is known as one of the show’s most memorable cast members.

Hilton now hosts The Perez Hilton Podcast with Chris Booker where the duo speak about the latest celebrity news and gossip.

Back in March, he was rushed to hospital again and forced to stay for 21 days after contracting sepsis.

Hilton said he started to feel seriously ill after taking flu medication on an empty stomach.

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