Comedian Carrot Top hospitalized after suicide attempt in Las Vegas
Scott Thompson's Friday night Luxor show was canceled after he was rushed to a hospital; his rep says he is recovering.
What to know
- Carrot Top (Scott Thompson), 61, was hospitalized in Las Vegas Friday after a reported suicide attempt, per TMZ.
- His Friday night show at the Luxor, home to the longest-running residency in Las Vegas, was canceled.
- His representative says he is receiving care and recovering, and the family has asked for privacy.
- Coverage has largely repeated the initial TMZ report with limited independent confirmation of details.
“His family and those closest to him are deeply grateful for the concern, prayers and respectfully ask for privacy.”
Jami Schlicher, Thompson's representative · TheWrap ↗ · Sep 17
Carrot Top (Scott Christopher Thompson) Comedian, Las Vegas headlinerJami Schlicher Representative for Scott Thompson
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Fans respond to Thompson's last Instagram post
Coverage highlighted fan reaction beneath Thompson's most recent Instagram post following news of the hospitalization.
“we love you dude…”
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Thompson's representative confirms he is recovering — Rep Jami Schlicher told TMZ and TheWrap that Thompson is receiving care in the hospital and asked for privacy on behalf of his family.
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Friday Luxor residency show is canceled — Thompson's Friday night performance at the Luxor, site of his long-running Las Vegas residency since 2005, was canceled as a result of the hospitalization.
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Carrot Top hospitalized after suicide attempt in Las Vegas — TMZ reported that Scott Thompson, known as Carrot Top, attempted suicide Friday and was rushed to a local hospital in the Las Vegas area.
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