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Carrot Top awake, breathing on his own following alleged suicide attempt

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Geller, W. (2026, September 20). Carrot Top awake, breathing on his own following alleged suicide attempt. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/09/20/celebrity-news/carrot-top-awake-breathing-on-his-own-following-alleged-suicide-attempt/

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Comedian Carrot Top, whose real name is Scott Thompson, was reportedly hospitalized after an alleged suicide attempt in Las Vegas on Friday. As of now, his representative confirms that he is awake and breathing independently while receiving close medical care. His family and supporters say that humor continues to play a crucial role in his recovery process, with messages from fans providing emotional support.

Written by AI on 2026-09-21, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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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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The comedian’s (real name Scott Thompson) representative, Jami Schlicher, told Page Six, “Scott remains hospitalized and under close medical care. asserted

Scott → tell → care

He is now awake, breathing on his own and continuing to improve, surrounded by his family and those closest to him. asserted

He → breathe → him

“Humor has always been such an important part of who Scott is and how he connects with people, and that remains true today as he shares moments of humor with the medical staff caring for him,” she continued. asserted

she → connect → him

“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. asserted

comedy → share → lives

Hearing those stories and feeling that support has meant a great deal to him during his recovery. asserted

Hearing → hear → recovery

“Scott and his family remain deeply grateful for the extraordinary kindness and continue to ask that his privacy be respected.” asserted

privacy → remain → kindness

Carrot Top attempted suicide Friday in the Las Vegas area before being rushed to a local hospital, sources told TMZ. asserted

sources → attempt → TMZ

Schlicher confirmed the comedian’s hospitalization to Page Six at the time, but did not address the circumstances that led to it. asserted

that → confirm → it

This is a developing story… asserted

This → develop → ?

Conversation Your voice matters. asserted

voice → matter → ?

Discussions are moderated for civility. asserted

Discussions → moderate → civility

Carrot Top awake, breathing on his own following alleged suicide attempt

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