Scott Thompson, better known as Carrot Top, has been released from the hospital following a suicide attempt last week in Las Vegas. The comedian was found unconscious near his pool and hospitalized for nearly a week before being discharged to recover at home with his family. His spokesperson reported that he is "doing well" and showed signs of improvement while in the hospital, including sharing moments of humor with medical staff and receiving supportive messages from fans. Thompson's attorney alleged that a man named Evans threatened to release sexually explicit footage unless Thompson paid $500,000, though Evans denies these claims.
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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.
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Carrot Top has been released from the hospital and is recovering at home with his family following his suicide attempt last week, Page Six can confirm.
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The comedian, whose real name is Scott Thompson, is back home and “doing well” after spending several days in the hospital.
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The update, which was first reported by People, comes after the 61-year-old was hospitalized in critical condition following a suicide attempt at his Las Vegas home on Sept. 18.
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According to a police report previously obtained by Page Six, the longtime Las Vegas headliner was found unconscious near the pool in his backyard after his manager called authorities for a welfare check.
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Thompson had reportedly spoken with his manager by phone shortly before the incident and expressed concern about an article that was set to be published about him.
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Thompson was rushed to a local hospital, where he remained under medical care for nearly a week.
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His rep, Jami Schlicher, shared a positive update with Page Six on Sept. 20, revealing the comic was awake, breathing on his own and continuing to improve.
“Scott remains hospitalized and under close medical care.
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He is now awake, breathing on his own and continuing to improve, surrounded by his family and those closest to him,” Schlicher told us at the time.
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She added that Thompson had even been sharing “moments of humor” with the medical staff treating him and had been moved by messages of support from fans.
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“Many messages from fans have been shared with Scott, including stories from people about how his comedy helped them through difficult periods in their own lives,” Schlicher said.
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“Hearing those stories and feeling that support has meant a great deal to him during his recovery.”
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As Page Six previously reported, Thompson’s attorney, Ronnie Bitman, alleged in a Sept. 3 court filing that Evans threatened to publicly file a sexually explicit video of the comedian unless he was paid $500,000.
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Evans has denied the extortion allegations, telling Page Six that he “never threatened — ever — to post any video anywhere in exchange for a settlement.”
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He also claimed the video had been “deleted a long time ago” in accordance with a previous settlement.
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Thompson’s attorneys subsequently referenced his suicide attempt in court filings while seeking protective relief in the ongoing dispute.
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The comedian’s long-running residency at the Luxor, where he has performed since 2005, has been on hiatus since his hospitalization.
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It was not immediately clear when Thompson would return to the stage, but TMZ reported Friday that Carrot Top canceled his Las Vegas shows for the next three weeks.
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Schlicher previously said Thompson and his family were “deeply grateful for the extraordinary kindness” they had received while asking that his privacy be respected as he recovered.
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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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