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On September 18, authorities responded to Carrot Top’s Las Vegas home after reports of a suicide attempt. At least three police vehicles with flashing lights were present outside the comedian's house as eyewitness images showed. The following day, his representative confirmed that Scott Thompson was hospitalized and recovering, requesting privacy for him and his family. His comedy show at the Luxor Hotel and Casino was canceled over the weekend due to this incident.
Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-09-20,
using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the
same event (that is the story summary below).
Story summary
Scott Thompson, better known as Carrot Top, was hospitalized in Las Vegas on Friday after an alleged suicide attempt. The incident occurred before his scheduled comedy performance at the Luxor Hotel & Casino that evening, which was subsequently canceled. Thompson's representative, Jami Schlicher, confirmed to various outlets that he is recovering and receiving care. His upcoming shows for Saturday and Sunday were also canceled due to his hospitalization.
Thompson, 61, has been a longtime headliner in Las Vegas since 2005 and is known for his signature red hair and prop-driven comedy routine. MGM Resorts, the venue's owner, expressed relief over Thompson’s recovery status but did not provide details about the incident. The comedian's next scheduled show at the Luxor is set for September 23rd, though it remains uncertain if he will perform then.
If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by dialing 988 in the U.S., or text "HELLO" to 741741.
Written for “Carrot Top Suicide Attempt” on 2026-10-05,
grounded in this article and the 13 other(s) covering the same event.
Authorities were spotted outside the Las Vegas home of comedian Carrot Top following a reported suicide attempt on Friday.
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Per images obtained by TMZ, no less than three police vehicles were seen parked outside the actor’s home on the afternoon of Sept. 18.
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vehicles → obtain → Sept.
Lights appeared to be actively flashing on at least two of the vehicles as cops arrived.
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cops → appear → vehicles
The images — taken by an eyewitness — showed the house surrounded by palm trees, and what appeared to be Las Vegas hotels in the distance.
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what → take → distance
Sources told the outlet on Friday that the comedian (real name: Scott Thompson) had been hospitalized following an alleged suicide attempt.
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comedian → tell → attempt
The actor’s rep, Jami Schlicher, confirmed to Page Six on Saturday that he was “recovering in the hospital and is receiving the care and support he needs.”
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he → confirm → care
She added, “His family and those closest to him are deeply grateful for the concern, prayers and respectfully ask for privacy.”
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family → add → privacy
Schlicher did not address the circumstances leading up to the star’s hospitalization.
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Amid the news, Thompson’s self-titled show at the Luxor Hotel and Casino were canceled Friday and Saturday, lurching the decades-long residency into uncertainty.
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Reps for the Luxor Hotel and Casino did not immediately respond to Page Six’s request for comment on Saturday.
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The star’s longtime show has been running at the iconic hotel’s Atrium Showroom since 2005, making it one of Sin City’s longest running residencies.
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He rose to fame in the 1990s after appearing on TV shows including “Star Search” and “Comic Strip Live,” and has since appeared in numerous cameos as himself.
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Most recently, Thompson appeared in a Season 3 episode of the Las Vegas-themed HBO Max comedy “Hacks” opposite Jean Smart’s fictional Vegas comedian, Deborah Vance.
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Thompson → appear → comedian
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.
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