Full Breakdown
Perez Hilton Hospitalized After Live-Stream Self-Harm; Mother Files for Temporary Custody of Children
8/13/2026, 9:50:56 PM
Incident and Immediate Response
Late Tuesday evening, deputies responded to reports of a man livestreaming self-harm from his Miami home. Celebrity gossip blogger Perez Hilton (legal name Mario Armando Lavandeira, Jr.) appeared on a TikTok stream covered in blood and was taken to a local hospital under Florida’s Baker Act, which permits involuntary detention during a mental-health crisis. The family asked media to stay away to protect the children.
Family Legal Action
On Friday, August 7, Teresita Lavandeira filed a petition in Miami family court seeking temporary custody of Hilton’s three children. Court documents show Hilton “voluntarily consented” to the arrangement, which would allow Lavandeira to make medical and dental decisions, obtain records, and enroll the children in school. The filing includes a motion to seal the case.
Timeline
- Tuesday – Live-stream self-harm incident; deputies intervene and Hilton is hospitalized under the Baker Act.
- August 5 – Family posts a statement thanking supporters.
- August 6 – Hilton appears on the “Hang Out With Sean Hannity” podcast and says, “I’ve made amends, or tried to, with a lot of people.”
- August 7 – Mother files for temporary custody.
Background on Recent Health Issues
Hilton disclosed in a March video that he was hospitalized for three weeks with sepsis after an ulcer perforated. He said the experience brought him “closer to God” and prompted him to take his children to church weekly.
Official Statements & Responses
- Mother’s attorney (Natalie F.)
- Family website emphasized that the “highest priority” is the children’s healing and asked the public to respect their privacy.
- Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office noted that its Crisis Response Unit and licensed mental-health professionals were on scene providing support.
Impact on Children and Care Arrangements
Hilton’s children—Mario, 13; Mia, 11; and Mayte, 8—live with their mother in Miami after recently moving to be closer to family. Sources indicate the children were previously aware of Hilton’s mental-health struggles. The custody request is presented as a means to maintain “familiarity and consistency” while Hilton recovers.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Mother’s identity: Forbes cites the mother as Natalie F. Guerra-Valdes, while People, US Magazine, and TMZ identify her as Teresita Lavandeira. Both names appear in court filings.
- Details of injuries: Family updates mention “significant blood loss” and the need for surgery, but no specific diagnoses or timelines have been disclosed.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I’ve made amends, or tried to, with a lot of people,” — Perez Hilton
