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Carrot Top allegedly overdosed on prescription medication during ‘suicide attempt’

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Comedian Carrot Top, whose real name is Scott Thompson, was hospitalized in Las Vegas on Friday after allegedly overdosing on prescription medication during what sources describe as a suicide attempt. Thompson’s representative confirmed his hospitalization and stated that he has since regained consciousness and continues to improve under medical care. Five of Thompson’s shows at the Luxor Hotel and Casino were canceled due to the incident, which occurred shortly after allegations surfaced of an extortion attempt involving a sex tape from a musician named Brian Evans.

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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, 61, took prescription medicine before he was hospitalized for a suspected overdose, TMZ reported Monday. asserted

TMZ → take → overdose

The outlet reported that crews from the Clark County Fire Department in Las Vegas responded to his home around 4:20 p.m. Friday after receiving a call about a 61-year-old male who was “not alert.” asserted

who → report → male

Though a City of Las Vegas ambulance responded, the longtime Vegas performer — whose real name is Scott Thompson — was transported to the hospital via a private ambulance that also responded to the scene. asserted

that → respond → scene

“Scott remains hospitalized and under close medical care,” she told us. asserted

she → remain → us

“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

Thompson’s show at the Luxor Hotel and Casino — which he started in 2005 — usually runs every day except for Sunday, and five of his shows were canceled as a result of his hospitalization. asserted

five → start → hospitalization

Thompson was being extorted over a sex tape prior to the reported suicide attempt, according to court documents obtained by Page Six. uncertain

Thompson → extort → Page

Ronnie Bitman, the comedian’s attorney, claimed in a Sept. 3 filing in Broward County, Florida, that musician Brian Evans — a previous opening performer for Thompson — threatened to leak an X-rated video of his client if he wasn’t paid $500,000 in “immediately available funds.” asserted

he → claim → funds

“Evans demands immediate payment of significant sums and states that, absent immediate payment, a sexually explicit recording of Thompson will be filed in the public court file so that it may be obtained and disseminated by the press and other parties,” Bitman wrote, in part. uncertain

Bitman → demand → part

In a statement to Page Six, Evans said the aforementioned email was “intended to be confidential” and said he “never threatened — ever — to post any video anywhere in exchange for a settlement.” asserted

he → say → settlement

Evans claimed the video “was deleted a long time ago” in accordance with a prior settlement. asserted

video → claim → settlement

“I am sorry that Scott apparently did something to hurt himself,” Evans told Page Six. asserted

Evans → do → himself

“He’s a great talent but these are issues he needs to deal with and move past.” asserted

he → ’ → ?

He also shared, “Scott is still young and has a big life ahead of him. asserted

Scott → share → him

It’s not my intent to bring this guy down. asserted

It → ’ → guy

It’s the opposite. … asserted

It → ’ → ?

If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) or text Crisis Text Line at 741741 Conversation Your voice matters. asserted

voice → know → Conversation

Discussions are moderated for civility. asserted

Discussions → moderate → civility

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