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Comedian Carrot Top, whose real name is Scott Thompson, was hospitalized in Las Vegas on Friday after allegedly overdosing on prescription medication during what sources describe as a suicide attempt. Thompson’s representative confirmed his hospitalization and stated that he has since regained consciousness and continues to improve under medical care. Five of Thompson’s shows at the Luxor Hotel and Casino were canceled due to the incident, which occurred shortly after allegations surfaced of an extortion attempt involving a sex tape from a musician named Brian Evans.
Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-09-22,
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.
The comedian, 61, took prescription medicine before he was hospitalized for a suspected overdose, TMZ reported Monday.
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TMZ → take → overdose
The outlet reported that crews from the Clark County Fire Department in Las Vegas responded to his home around 4:20 p.m. Friday after receiving a call about a 61-year-old male who was “not alert.”
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who → report → male
Though a City of Las Vegas ambulance responded, the longtime Vegas performer — whose real name is Scott Thompson — was transported to the hospital via a private ambulance that also responded to the scene.
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that → respond → scene
“Scott remains hospitalized and under close medical care,” she told us.
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she → remain → us
“He is now awake, breathing on his own and continuing to improve, surrounded by his family and those closest to him.”
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“Humor has always been such an important part of who Scott is and how he connects with people, and that remains true today as he shares moments of humor with the medical staff caring for him,” she continued.
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she → connect → him
Thompson’s show at the Luxor Hotel and Casino — which he started in 2005 — usually runs every day except for Sunday, and five of his shows were canceled as a result of his hospitalization.
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Thompson was being extorted over a sex tape prior to the reported suicide attempt, according to court documents obtained by Page Six.
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Ronnie Bitman, the comedian’s attorney, claimed in a Sept. 3 filing in Broward County, Florida, that musician Brian Evans — a previous opening performer for Thompson — threatened to leak an X-rated video of his client if he wasn’t paid $500,000 in “immediately available funds.”
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“Evans demands immediate payment of significant sums and states that, absent immediate payment, a sexually explicit recording of Thompson will be filed in the public court file so that it may be obtained and disseminated by the press and other parties,” Bitman wrote, in part.
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In a statement to Page Six, Evans said the aforementioned email was “intended to be confidential” and said he “never threatened — ever — to post any video anywhere in exchange for a settlement.”
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Evans claimed the video “was deleted a long time ago” in accordance with a prior settlement.
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“I am sorry that Scott apparently did something to hurt himself,” Evans told Page Six.
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Evans → do → himself
“He’s a great talent but these are issues he needs to deal with and move past.”
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he → ’ → ?
He also shared, “Scott is still young and has a big life ahead of him.
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It’s not my intent to bring this guy down.
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It’s the opposite. …
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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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