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Gossip blogger Perez Hilton appeared to harm himself on a livestream. His audience called the police
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Alex Stambaugh, Josh Campbell , as published by KXXV (ABC 25) News
· August 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office received multiple calls about the livestream and were able to locate Hilton's residence, speaking with family members who were present.
A concerning incident occurred on social media involving celebrity gossip blogger Perez Hilton. He appeared to be harming himself during a TikTok livestream, prompting his audience to contact the authorities. Police in Florida responded to the situation at Hilton's home, where they worked to de-escalate the matter.
The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office received multiple calls about the livestream and were able to locate Hilton's residence, speaking with family members who were present. Further details about the incident are available from the source, including the actions taken by law enforcement to address the situation.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 5, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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