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Comedian Carrot Top hospitalized and recovering, representative says

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Comedian Carrot Top, whose real name is Scott Thompson, has been hospitalized and is currently recovering, according to a statement from his representative Jami Schlicher on Saturday. The reason for his hospitalization was not disclosed, but the representative mentioned that he is receiving necessary care and support. Known for his prop comedy and distinctive red hair, Carrot Top has performed at the Luxor Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas since 2005.
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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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He came out in a dress that converted to pants, and had two trunks of props — including a pasta strainer to be worn dangling from a belt to dissuade sniffing dogs, and three baseball bats “for replacement players so they’ll get a hit.”
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Comedian Carrot Top has been hospitalized and is recovering, his representative said Saturday. asserted
representative → hospitalize → ?
“Mr. Thompson is recovering in the hospital and is receiving the care and support he needs,” his representative Jami Schlicher said in a statement using his real name, Scott Thompson. asserted
representative → recover → name
“His family and those closest to him are deeply grateful for the concern, prayers and respectfully ask for privacy.” asserted
family → ask → privacy
The representative did not disclose why the 61-year-old performer was hospitalized or provide further details about his condition. Carrot Top, 61, is known for prop comedy, multicolor outfits and his large and unruly mane of red hair. asserted
Top → disclose → hair
He has had a residency at the Luxor Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas that began in 2005. asserted
that → have → 2005
Born in Florida, and raised in Cocoa Beach, Carrot Top appeared on “Star Search” in 1991, and even though he lost, he still impressed. asserted
he → bear → 1991
Three years later, he won the American Comedy Award for funniest male stand-up comic. asserted
he → win → comic
In 1995, Jay Leno introduced Carrot Top on the “Tonight Show” as “the comedian taking America by storm.” asserted
Leno → introduce → storm
He came out in a dress that converted to pants, and had two trunks of props — including a pasta strainer to be worn dangling from a belt to dissuade sniffing dogs, and three baseball bats “for replacement players so they’ll get a hit.” asserted
they → come → hit
In 1999 he got a “Razzie” award for his role in the box office bomb “Chairman of the Board,” which came out the previous year. asserted
which → get → Board
Carrot Top also played himself in “Pauly Shore Is Dead,” which came out in 2003, and appeared occasionally in television shows, including in an episode of “Hacks” in 2024. asserted
which → play → 2024
He was also a voice actor of himself in episodes of “Family Guy” and “Robot Chicken,” and acted as a driver in “Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens” and as Blartie in an episode of “Glee.” asserted
He → act → Glee
He was also a frequent guest on the Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon, which raised money for muscular dystrophy, and Lewis called him “marvelous.” asserted
Lewis → raise → him
If you or someone you know is struggling or in emotional distress, call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org 24/7, to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. asserted
you → know → Lifeline
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