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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 on Friday, September 18. His Friday night performance at the Luxor was canceled as a result.
Carrot Top, known for his high-energy performances and distinctive red hair and prop comedy, has been a prominent Las Vegas performer for years. His residency at the Luxor is the second longest running show in Vegas history.
According to reports, Carrot Top was rushed to a local hospital after the apparent suicide attempt, which forced the cancellation of his scheduled performance.
Jami Schlicher, the representative for Carrot Top, told TMZ, “Mr. Thompson is recovering in the hospital and is receiving the care and support he needs.” She added, “His family and those closest to him are deeply grateful for the concern, prayers and respectfully ask for privacy.”
Fans and fellow performers expressed their support for Carrot Top on social media. One fan wrote, “Carrot Top's humor may not be for everybody, but he's had a long and well earned reputation of being a kind and genuine person - he's going through a hard time right now, but I hope he knows how many people care about him, and that he's not alone.”
Carrot Top’s career in Las Vegas began in 1995 when he performed at Bally’s. He has since become a staple of the Las Vegas Strip, known for his energetic and humorous performances.
Carrot Top’s residency at the Luxor is the second longest running show in Vegas history, with his performances known for their high energy and unique style.
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Carrot Top’s representative has emphasized the importance of privacy and support during this time.
What this adds
The exact nature of Carrot Top's hospitalization and the extent of his injuries have not been fully disclosed.
Sources have not established the specific circumstances leading to the reported suicide attempt.
What's confirmed
- His Friday night performance at the Luxor, where he has a long-running residency, was canceled as a result.
- “Mr. Thompson is recovering in the hospital and is receiving the care and support he needs,” Carrot Top’s representative Jami Schlicher told TMZ.
What's still developing
- His regular shows on Friday and Saturday have been canceled.
- Comedian Carrot Top shares his experience on an American Airlines flight Monday where a woman had a viral melt down over a ‘not real’ passenger.
- Carrot Top has been hospitalized in Las Vegas, Fox News Digital can confirm.
- Carrot Top, the longtime Las Vegas comedian whose real name is Scott Thompson, was hospitalized in Las Vegas on Sept. 18 after TMZ reported that he had attempted suicide.
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