{"id":26325,"date":"2026-09-19T16:13:27","date_gmt":"2026-09-19T16:13:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=26325"},"modified":"2026-09-19T16:13:27","modified_gmt":"2026-09-19T16:13:27","slug":"carrot-top-whose-real-name-is-scott-thompson-hospitalized-in-las-vegas-after-suicide-attempt-luxor-show-canceled-as-comedians-representative-confirms-he-is-recovering-asks-for-privacy-e","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=26325","title":{"rendered":"Carrot Top, whose real name is Scott Thompson, hospitalized in Las Vegas after suicide attempt; Luxor show canceled as comedian\u2019s representative confirms he is recovering, asks for privacy | English Movie News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"e9jwa\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"GfdvZ\">\n<section class=\"_bIDB  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  E9tg9 \" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"_bIDB\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"ypVvZ\">\n<div class=\"WGttI\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-134356011,imgsize-112365,width-400,height-225,resizemode-4\/carrot-top-is-recovering-in-hospital-after-a-reported-suicide-attempt-with-his-representative-asking-fans-to-respect-his-privacy.jpg\" alt=\"Carrot Top, whose real name is Scott Thompson, hospitalized in Las Vegas after suicide attempt; Luxor show canceled as comedian\u2019s representative confirms he is recovering, asks for privacy\" title=\"Carrot Top is recovering in hospital after a reported suicide attempt, with his representative asking fans to respect his privacy.\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Ta7d_ img_cptn\"><span title=\"Carrot Top is recovering in hospital after a reported suicide attempt, with his representative asking fans to respect his privacy.\">Carrot Top is recovering in hospital after a reported suicide attempt, with his representative asking fans to respect his privacy.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"strong em\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">Trigger warning: <\/span><span class=\"em\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">This story discusses suicide and a <\/span><span class=\"em\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">suicide attempt<\/span><span class=\"em\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">.<\/span><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"4\"\/>Comedian and longtime Las Vegas performer Carrot Top, whose real name is <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/scott-thompson\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scott Thompson<\/a>, has been hospitalized in Las Vegas following what TMZ reported as a suicide attempt. The 61-year-old comedian was reportedly rushed to a local hospital on Friday, September 18, after the incident, resulting in the cancellation of his scheduled Friday night performance at the Luxor.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"9\"\/>Carrot Top\u2019s representative, Jami Schlicher, confirmed that Thompson is recovering in hospital and receiving care and support.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"11\"\/>\u201cMr. Thompson is recovering in the hospital and is receiving the care and support he needs. His family and those closest to him are deeply grateful for the concern, prayers and respectfully ask for privacy,\u201d Schlicher told TMZ.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"13\"\/>No further details about Thompson\u2019s medical condition have been publicly released by his representative.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"17\"\/>TMZ subsequently reported that police were seen at Thompson\u2019s Las Vegas residence following his hospitalization. The report said three police vehicles were photographed outside the comedian\u2019s home on Friday afternoon.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"19\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>Luxor show canceled following hospitalization<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Thompson\u2019s scheduled September 18 performance at the Luxor was canceled following his hospitalization. The comedian has been a longtime headliner at the Las Vegas venue, where his prop-heavy comedy show has become a fixture of the Strip.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"24\"\/>Carrot Top is widely known for his distinctive red hair, elaborate props and fast-paced stage performances. He rose to prominence in the 1990s through appearances on shows including Comic Strip Live and Star Search, before gaining wider attention following his 1992 appearance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"26\"\/>He began his long-running Luxor residency in 2005 and has performed hundreds of shows a year during his Las Vegas run.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"28\"\/>The hospitalization has also prompted renewed attention to Thompson\u2019s recent social-media activity, with fans leaving messages of support for the performer.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"30\"\/><span class=\"strong em\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">Note:<\/span><span class=\"em\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\"> If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or is in crisis, help is available. In the US, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide &amp; Crisis Lifeline. If there is an immediate danger, contact local emergency services or go to the nearest emergency department.<\/span><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/entertainment\/english\/hollywood\/news\/carrot-top-whose-real-name-is-scott-thompson-hospitalized-in-las-vegas-after-suicide-attempt-luxor-show-canceled-as-comedians-representative-confirms-he-is-recovering-asks-for-privacy\/articleshow\/134355976.cms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Carrot Top is recovering in hospital after a reported suicide attempt, with his representative asking fans to respect his privacy. 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