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Carrot Top released from hospital after suicide attempt, rep says

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NBC News · collected 2026-09-26 · by Shayna Jacobs
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Carrot Top, whose real name is Scott Thompson, was released from a hospital on Saturday after attempting suicide last week. The comedian's representative confirmed this to NBC News and requested privacy for his recovery. Carrot Top’s legal team has been engaged in litigation with singer Brian Evans, who they accuse of attempting to extort the performer by threatening to expose private information.
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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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“While both articles refer to Carrot Top's suicide attempt, Article A describes details of the incident and communications leading up to it, while Article B reports on his release from the hospital after receiving treatment.”
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Shayna Jacobs
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🔮 Following the suicide attempt, Carrot Top’s lawyers asked the judge overseeing the case to limit what Evans, who is representing himself, could file on the public docket, arguing that the release of “intensely private material on a docket monitored by national media” would cause irreparable harm.
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Carrot Top’s PERSON · 3× Carrot Top PERSON · 2× Evans PERSON · 2× Brian Evans PERSON · 1× Las Vegas ORG · 1× NBC News ORG · 1× Scott Thompson PERSON · 1×

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“His family and those closest to him are deeply grateful for the concern, prayers and respectfully ask for privacy,” a spokesperson for the comedian said in a statement last week.
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🔮 Following the suicide attempt, Carrot Top’s lawyers asked the judge overseeing the case to limit what Evans, who is representing himself, could file on the public docket, arguing that the release of “intensely private material on a docket monitored by national media” would cause irreparable harm.
2026-09-26 · NBC News
Carrot Top released from hospital after suicide attempt, rep says · mixed framing

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Carrot Top has been released from the hospital following treatment after a suicide attempt last week, a representative for the comedian confirmed to NBC News on Saturday. asserted
representative → release → Saturday
The 61-year-old performer, whose real name is Scott Thompson, was hospitalized after the Sept. 18 attempt. asserted
name → hospitalize → attempt
Further details about the medical emergency have not been made public. asserted
details → make → emergency
“His family and those closest to him are deeply grateful for the concern, prayers and respectfully ask for privacy,” a spokesperson for the comedian said in a statement last week. asserted
spokesperson → ask → statement
The hospitalization comes amid contentious civil litigation involving the comedian. asserted
hospitalization → come → comedian
In court filings, Carrot Top’s lawyers have accused singer-entertainer Brian Evans of trying to extort their client — allegedly demanding large payouts while threatening to expose embarrassing information, “false allegations” and “salacious materials.” uncertain
lawyers → accuse → information
Evans claims to have appeared as an opening act for Carrot Top’s Las Vegas show. uncertain
Evans → claim → show
Following the suicide attempt, Carrot Top’s lawyers asked the judge overseeing the case to limit what Evans, who is representing himself, could file on the public docket, arguing that the release of “intensely private material on a docket monitored by national media” would cause irreparable harm. uncertain
release → follow → harm
Carrot Top rose to fame in the 1990s for his curly red mane and loud wardrobe, and has remained a pop culture figure for decades. asserted
Top → rise → decades
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
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