Perez Hilton shared heartbreaking message to fans in video just hours before livestream breakdown

PEREZ Hilton shared a heartbreaking message just hours before his livestream breakdown. The celebrity blogger and TV star was rushed to hospital on Tuesday after worrying reports he was seen self-harming during a TikTok livestream. Perez Hilton shared a sad message about people who were ‘hurting’ just hours before he was rushed to hospital Credit: Alamy The star had been posting to Snapchat in the hours leading up to the incident Distressing footage from Perez’s TikTok account appeared to show the media personality covered in blood with several marks on his body, with police attending the property after concerned fans made ‘multiple’ calls to 911. But just hours before the incident, Perez was posting to his Snapchat account with his regular celebrity gossip content. Sign up for the Showbiz newsletter Thank you! In one video about Ariana Grande’s decision to ‘step back’ from the spotlight amid scrutiny about her appearance, Perez shared a heartbreaking message about people who were ‘hurting’. Discussing Ariana in the clip, Perez said: “Ari’s Eternal Sunshine tour has another month to go and then she is done with public facing engagements, and wishing her the best. Read more entertainment news “And wishing anyone out there that’s hurting the best as well.” Perez’s message about people who were ‘hurting’ came just hours before his own incident, with the clip now resurfacing online following the news. Perez, whose real name is Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr, appeared to harm himself in a distressing video shared to TikTok on Tuesday, which was later taken down. Reports claim the podcaster also barricaded himself inside his home. Most read in Showbiz 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 the TV star, 48, inside his home alone and quickly assessed he wasn’t a risk to others but needed medical help. Mental health helplines MENTAL health issues don’t discriminate, touching the lives of people in every corner of society. If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988, chat on 988lifeline.org, or text Crisis Text Line at 741741. Over in the UK, the following organisations provide support: CALM, http://www.thecalmzone.net, 0800 585 858 Heads Together,www.headstogether.org.uk Mind, http://www.mind.org.uk, 0300 123 3393 Samaritans,www.samaritans.org, 116 123 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. Perez rose to fame in the noughties and appeared on Celebrity Big Brother in 2018. 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 his condition since he was taken to hospital. If you are affected by any of the issues raised in this article, please call the Samaritans for free on 116123. Comment now