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Video Shows Perez Hilton Seen in Disturbing Livestream Showing Apparent Self-Harm, TikTok Account Suspended
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — American blogger and media personality Perez Hilton, whose real name is Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr., was reportedly involved in a disturbing livestream incident on Tuesday that showed him appearing to harm himself.
During a TikTok Live broadcast, viewers reported seeing Hilton with visible injuries and blood.
The livestream was later removed, and his TikTok account was reportedly suspended. His current condition has not been publicly confirmed.
According to recordings and reports from viewers who watched the broadcast, Hilton made several concerning statements during the livestream, including remarks indicating he was experiencing a severe personal crisis.
At one point, he reportedly expressed thoughts of wanting to die and made statements involving law enforcement.
The incident prompted concern among viewers and online communities, with many urging authorities and those close to Hilton to provide support and assistance.
Podcast host Zack Peter claimed that a SWAT team had responded to Hilton’s residence and described the situation as an active hostage situation. However, those claims have not been independently confirmed by law enforcement officials.
Authorities have not released any official statement regarding a police response, the circumstances surrounding the livestream, or Hilton’s current condition.
Perez Hilton, 47, is best known for his celebrity news website and entertainment commentary, which helped establish him as one of the most recognizable figures in online pop culture coverage during the rise of celebrity blogging.
The media personality has frequently shared personal aspects of his life publicly, including struggles and challenges, through social media and interviews.
This remains a developing situation. Additional information will be provided as officials or representatives release verified updates.
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis or thoughts of self-harm, immediate support is available through crisis resources, including the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in the United States by calling or texting 988.
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29-Year-Old Alex Rodriguez Found Dead on University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign, No Foul Play Suspected
URBANA, Ill. — A 29-year-old Champaign man found dead on the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus Monday morning has been identified as Alex C. Rodriguez, according to the Champaign County Coroner’s Office.
The University of Illinois Police Department (UIPD) responded to the area of Green and Wright streets at approximately 6:42 a.m. after receiving a report of an unresponsive person near the Alma Mater statue.
Officers arrived and found Rodriguez on a concrete bench. Emergency medical assistance was requested at the scene.
The Champaign County Coroner’s Office responded, and Rodriguez was pronounced dead at approximately 7:16 a.m., according to Coroner Laurie Brauer.
Authorities said Rodriguez was not affiliated with the University of Illinois.
UIPD provided an update Monday afternoon, saying preliminary observations at the scene revealed no signs of foul play.
Police also said there was no evidence of an ongoing threat to the university campus or surrounding community based on the information available when officers responded.
Because investigators did not identify an active threat, the university did not issue an Illini-Alert emergency notification.
The circumstances surrounding Rodriguez’s death have not been determined.
An autopsy has been scheduled, and the death remains under investigation by the University of Illinois Police Department.
Authorities have not released additional information about the circumstances leading to Rodriguez’s death.
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional details are expected as investigators receive further information from the autopsy and other evidence.
No foul play has been indicated based on the preliminary investigation.