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Carrot Top Hospitalized After Alleged Suicide Attempt
19 Sep
Summary
- Comedian Carrot Top reportedly hospitalized following a suicide attempt.
- His scheduled Las Vegas show at the Luxor was canceled on Friday night.
- His representative confirmed he is receiving necessary care and support.
Comedian Scott Thompson, known as Carrot Top, is reportedly hospitalized in Las Vegas following an alleged suicide attempt. The news emerged after his Friday night performance at the Luxor was canceled. Thompson, 61, has been a long-running headliner at the Luxor since November 22, 2005.
His representative, Jami Schlicher, issued a statement confirming his recovery. "Mr. Thompson is recovering in the hospital and is receiving the care and support he needs," Schlicher stated. The representative also conveyed gratitude for public concern and prayers, respectfully requesting privacy for Thompson and his family.
This hospitalization follows several difficult years for Thompson, including a snowboarding injury in 2019 and the deaths of close friends Bob Saget and Louie Anderson in 2022. His show at the Luxor typically runs Monday through Saturday at 8 p.m.
