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Carrot Top spotted for first time since hospitalization, suicide attempt

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Serna, V. (2026, October 5). Carrot Top spotted for first time since hospitalization, suicide attempt. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/10/05/celebrity-news/carrot-top-spotted-for-first-time-since-hospitalization-suicide-attempt/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-05 · by Vanessa Serna

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Carrot Top was recently seen leaving a church in Las Vegas, his first public appearance since he attempted suicide last month. The comedian, whose real name is Scott Christopher Thompson, was hospitalized after being found unconscious near his pool following a distressing phone call about sexual misconduct allegations. At the time of his hospitalization, Thompson was 61 years old and had been performing at the Luxor Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas since 2005; it remains unclear when he will return to his show.
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Comedian Carrot Top, born Scott Christopher Thompson, was spotted attending a church service in Las Vegas on Sunday, his first public appearance since attempting suicide last month. The 61-year-old performer was found unconscious near his backyard pool by emergency services after his manager requested a welfare check when he failed to answer the phone regarding an upcoming article about sexual misconduct allegations. Thompson had texted his manager "done" before losing consciousness, prompting the call to police. He remained in critical condition at the hospital until around September 26, when it was confirmed that he was recovering at home.

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📰 Carrot Top Hospitalized Attempt Suicide
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Vanessa Serna
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🔮 Mayo Clinic defines Lewy body dementia as “the second most common type of dementia after Alzheimer’s disease,” which “causes a decline in mental abilities that gradually gets worse over time.”
🔮 Cohen has previously stated he wasn’t hiding his relationship, explaining he and Sobieski would go out around the Big Apple together, but no one seemed to care until recently.
🔮 The “Today” show host took to Instagram Sunday to share an old childhood drawing of an umbrella on a rainy day that read, “I know it might not seem like it, but I really need my mommy.”
🔮 The actor passed away following a brief battle with Alzheimer’s Disease and Lewy Body Dementia at his Los Angeles home on Wednesday, according to an Instagram statement. “He has been held in the warm embrace of family and friends, surrounded by live music, prayer, tears, laughter, and the kind of profound emotion that only he could inspire after a lifetime of devotion to us all,” the statement read.
🔮 “I trusted that the authorities were doing the same for other families,” she continued, adding that “the breadth of what has now been uncovered is more sickening than one could ever imagine.”
🔮 Miller told People in May that she was “dunzo” with Batula, stating that she would never portray her “worst enemy” in the same way.
🔮 Bethenny Frankel brutally called out Andy Cohen after he gave a shady response when asked if he would have the businesswoman return to the “Real Housewives.”
🔮 At the time, her rep told Page Six that she was “doing fine” and would be “discharged from the hospital shortly.”
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Topics

Las Vegas Page Six Page Six Daily TMZ the Luxor Hotel and Casino

Subjects

Thompson PERSON · 8× Page Six ORG · 3× Evans PERSON · 2× Las Vegas GPE · 2× Carrot Top PERSON · 1× Luxor GPE · 1× Page Six Daily ORG · 1× Scott Christopher Thompson PERSON · 1× TMZ ORG · 1× the Luxor Hotel and Casino ORG · 1×

Narrative

Thompson, 61, grinned while walking among the congregation. He was in critical condition when he was found unconscious near his backyard pool after his manager requested a welfare check, per a police report obtained by Page Six. Thompson’s manager reported that he had spoken to his client on the phone about an article set to be published regarding sexual misconduct allegations.
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🔮 Thompson, 61, grinned while walking among the congregation. He was in critical condition when he was found unconscious near his backyard pool after his manager requested a welfare check, per a police report obtained by Page Six. Thompson’s manager reported that he had spoken to his client on the phone about an article set to be published regarding sexual misconduct allegations.

Claims (15 extracted, 4 hedged)

Carrot Top stepped out to attend a church service in his first sighting since his heartbreaking suicide attempt last month. asserted
Top → step → attempt
The comedian — born Scott Christopher Thompson — was photographed walking out of St. Joseph, Husband of Mary Roman Catholic Church in Las Vegas on Sunday, according to photos obtained by TMZ. uncertain
comedian → bear → TMZ
He dressed up in his Sunday best, wearing a blue collared shirt, jeans and black shoes. asserted
He → dress → shirt
Thompson, 61, grinned while walking among the congregation. He was in critical condition when he was found unconscious near his backyard pool after his manager requested a welfare check, per a police report obtained by Page Six. Thompson’s manager reported that he had spoken to his client on the phone about an article set to be published regarding sexual misconduct allegations. asserted
he → grin → allegations
During the call, Thompson allegedly expressed his concerns and hung up the phone before texting his manager “done” minutes later. uncertain
Thompson → express → manager
The text led to the manager contacting police. asserted
manager → lead → police
Thompson was transported to the hospital, where he underwent care until around Sept. 26, when Page Six confirmed he was recovering at home. asserted
he → transport → home
Evans, who previously worked with Thompson at his Las Vegas residency show at the Luxor Hotel and Casino, allegedly threatened to release a sexually explicit video of Thompson if he wasn’t paid $500,000. uncertain
he → work → 500,000
The musician denied the allegations and told Page Six he “never threatened” to post the video in exchange for a settlement. asserted
he → deny → settlement
Evans also claimed that the video was “deleted a long time ago.” asserted
video → claim → ?
Thompson lawyer also sought protective relief in the legal battle after the suicide attempt. asserted
lawyer → seek → attempt
Thompson remains on hiatus from his long-standing show at the Luxor, which he has been performing at since 2005. asserted
he → remain → 2005
It’s unclear when he will return. uncertain
he → ’ → ?
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 → 741741
Discussions are moderated for civility. asserted
Discussions → moderate → civility
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