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Carrot Top Hospitalized After Suicide Attempt
Confirmed
In Short: Comedian Carrot Top, whose real name is Scott Thompson, was hospitalized in Las Vegas after a reported suicide attempt.
Comedian Carrot Top, whose real name is Scott Thompson, was hospitalized in Las Vegas after a reported suicide attempt, according to multiple outlets including TMZ and USA Today.
Sources familiar with the situation told TMZ that Thompson attempted suicide on Friday in the Las Vegas area and was rushed to a local hospital.
Carrot Top’s representative, Jami Schlicher, told TMZ that Thompson is recovering in the hospital and is receiving the care and support he needs.
Carrot Top’s residency at the Luxor is the second longest running show in Vegas history, spanning two decades.
He is known for his distinctive red hair, elaborate props, and fast-paced stage performances.
In 2003, he recorded the popular comedy special “Carrot Top Rocks Las Vegas” at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
Local Las Vegas outlets have reported that the reason for Carrot Top's hospitalization remains undisclosed.
Carrot Top's reported net worth is $70 million as of writing, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
If you or anyone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by texting or dialing 988.
What this adds
The news of Carrot Top's hospitalization comes amid an ongoing lawsuit against him for sexual exploitation allegations.
The outlets have not established the specific circumstances leading to the suicide attempt.
What's confirmed
- “Mr. Thompson is recovering in the hospital and is receiving the care and support he needs,” Carrot Top’s representative Jami Schlicher told TMZ.
- Comedian Carrot Top is reportedly recovering in a Las Vegas hospital after a suicide attempt, according to TMZ.
- Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ... the comedian and longtime Las Vegas performer, whose real name is Scott Thompson, attempted suicide on Friday in the Vegas area and was rushed to a local hospital.
- On Friday, September 18, Thompson was hospitalized after a suicide attempt in Las Vegas, TMZ reported that day.
- The outlet reported that Thompson had attempted suicide Friday.
What's still developing
- Comedian Carrot Top was reportedly hospitalized in Las Vegas last night, causing the Friday night edition of his ongoing two-decade residency at the Luxor Hotel & Casino to be canceled.
- TMZ was the first to report the news, and characterized the incident as a suicide attempt.
- “His family and those closest to him are deeply grateful for the concern, prayers and respectfully ask for privacy.” Carrot Top, whose real name is Scott Thompson, burst onto the Vegas scene performing at Bally’s from 1995 to 1996.
- Whatever his style, Carrot Top – with his trademark mop of red hair – is rocking Luxor Las Vegas right now!
- Carrot Top had a Friday night show scheduled at the Luxor in Las Vegas, where he has been a longtime performer, but it was canceled as a result.
- Indulge in the comedic brilliance of Scott “Carrot Top” Thompson at Luxor Las Vegas Hotel and Casino – the home of one of Vegas’ best comedy residencies!
- With an ever-evolving take on pop culture, music, and current events, Carrot Top’s award-winning comedy is a rollercoaster of laughter, complete with trunk loads of crazy props and wacky inventions.
- “Best Male Stand-Up Comedian!” Carrot Top describes himself as a culmination of George Carlin (“observational humor”), Steven Wright (“dark, sick humor”) and Gallagher (“the props”).
- If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) or text Crisis Text Line at 741741.
- The new allegation comes in a declaration that 25-year-old Zachary Defazio filed on Monday, September 14, to support a federal lawsuit that singer Brian Evans filed against Carrot Top, according to Orlando Weekly.
- Warning: The following post contains discussions of suicide and sexual exploitation allegations.
- Carrot Top, the comedian currently recovering from a suicide attempt, has been accused of sexual exploitation as part of an ongoing lawsuit.