Trigger warning: This story discusses suicide and a suicide attempt.Comedian and longtime Las Vegas performer Carrot Top, whose real name is Scott Thompson, has been hospitalized in Las Vegas following what TMZ reported as a suicide attempt. The 61-year-old comedian was reportedly rushed to a local hospital on Friday, September 18, after the incident, resulting in the cancellation of his scheduled Friday night performance at the Luxor.Carrot Top’s representative, Jami Schlicher, confirmed that Thompson is recovering in hospital and receiving care and support.“Mr. Thompson is recovering in the hospital and is receiving the care and support he needs. His family and those closest to him are deeply grateful for the concern, prayers and respectfully ask for privacy,” Schlicher told TMZ.No further details about Thompson’s medical condition have been publicly released by his representative.TMZ subsequently reported that police were seen at Thompson’s Las Vegas residence following his hospitalization. The report said three police vehicles were photographed outside the comedian’s home on Friday afternoon.
Luxor show canceled following hospitalization
Thompson’s scheduled September 18 performance at the Luxor was canceled following his hospitalization. The comedian has been a longtime headliner at the Las Vegas venue, where his prop-heavy comedy show has become a fixture of the Strip.Carrot Top is widely known for his distinctive red hair, elaborate props and fast-paced stage performances. He rose to prominence in the 1990s through appearances on shows including Comic Strip Live and Star Search, before gaining wider attention following his 1992 appearance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.He began his long-running Luxor residency in 2005 and has performed hundreds of shows a year during his Las Vegas run.The hospitalization has also prompted renewed attention to Thompson’s recent social-media activity, with fans leaving messages of support for the performer.Note: If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or is in crisis, help is available. In the US, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. If there is an immediate danger, contact local emergency services or go to the nearest emergency department.
