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Carrot Top hospitalized after suicide attempt, TMZ reports

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Newest development Sep 20, 2026 · 4 reportsCarrot Top awake after suicide attempt, reports of turmoil emerge

Comedian Carrot Top is in the hospital Friday after attempting suicide, TMZ reports. The Las Vegas-based performer, whose real name is Scott Thompson, reportedly attempted suicide in the Vegas area Friday and was rushed to a local hospital.

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  1. Independent Journal Review

    Carrot Top Reportedly Hospitalized in Las Vegas After Suicide Attempt (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    Independent Journal Review's feed description

    Carrot Top, 61, was hospitalized in Las Vegas after an alleged suicide attempt Friday; Luxor shows were canceled and his rep said he is recovering and asked for privacy.

  2. New York Post

    Carrot Top hospitalized after attempted suicide, Friday Vegas show canceled: report (opens New York Post)

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    Carrot Top was hospitalized in Las Vegas Friday after an attempted suicide, according to a report. The comedian, whose real name is Scott Thompson, was rushed to a local hospital after the incident in the Las Vegas area, TMZ reported, citing sources familiar with the situation.

  3. KTLA Los Angeles

    Carrot Top hospitalized after suicide attempt, TMZ reports (opens KTLA Los Angeles)

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    Comedian Carrot Top is in the hospital Friday after attempting suicide, TMZ reports. The Las Vegas-based performer, whose real name is Scott Thompson, reportedly attempted suicide in the Vegas area Friday and was rushed to a local hospital.

  4. Revolver News

  5. Breitbart News

    Carrot Top Hospitalized After Apparent Suicide Attempt (opens Breitbart News)

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    Legendary comedian Carrot Top, a staple of the Las Vegas Strip for decades, was hospitalized in Las Vegas after a suicide attempt, according to TMZ.

  6. New York Post

    Comedian Carrot Top hospitalized after alleged suicide attempt hours before Las Vegas show (opens New York Post)

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    The entertainer, known for his signature bright red hair and elaborate props, first rose to prominence in the early 1990s with appearances on “Comic Strip Live” and “Star Search.”

  7. Los Angeles Times

    Carrot Top hospitalized in Las Vegas (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    In a statement, a spokesperson said that the entertainer was 'receiving the care and support he needs,' TMZ reported.

  8. Fox News

    Carrot Top hospitalized, forced to cancel weekend performances (opens Fox News)

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    Carrot Top was hospitalized in Las Vegas, forcing cancellations of his residency shows. His rep says the comedian is recovering and asks for privacy.

  9. BizPac Review

    Comedian Carrot Top reportedly hospitalized after alleged suicide attempt (opens BizPac Review)

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    TMZ is reporting that comedian Scott Thompson, better known by his stage name “Carrot Top,” was rushed to the hospital on Friday. The celebrity gossip outlet indicates […]

  10. NBC News

    Comedian Carrot Top hospitalized and recovering, representative says (opens NBC News)

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    Comedian Carrot Top has been hospitalized and is recovering, his representative said Saturday.

  11. New York Post

    Carrot Top’s Las Vegas shows thrown into uncertainty as comedian remains hospitalized (opens New York Post)

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    The comedian has been a Las Vegas mainstay for more than two decades.

  12. New York Post

    Carrot Top’s Las Vegas house seen surrounded by cops after reported suicide attempt (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The comedian's rep confirmed to Page Six that he'd been hospitalized.

  13. New York Post

    Carrot Top was extorted over sex tape before alleged suicide attempt: docs (opens New York Post)

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    TMZ reported on Friday that the comedian had been hospitalized and his weekend shows canceled.

  14. New York Post

    Carrot Top awake, breathing on his own following alleged suicide attempt (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The comedian attempted suicide Friday in the Las Vegas area before being rushed to a local hospital.

  15. New York Post

    Carrot Top’s Las Vegas shows canceled as he receives ‘close medical care’ after alleged suicide attempt (opens New York Post)

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    The comedian is now awake and breathing on his own, his rep told Page Six.

  16. New Hampshire Union Leader

    Carrot Top awake after suicide attempt, reports of turmoil emerge (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)

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    Comedian Scott Christopher Thompson is conscious and recovering from an apparent suicide attempt that hospitalized the 61-year-old performer known professionally as Carrot Top.

  17. Breitbart News

    Report: Carrot Top was Extorted With Sex Tape Before Alleged Suicide Attempt (opens Breitbart News)

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    Legendary comedian Carrot Top was being extorted over a sex tape before his alleged suicide attempt reported on Friday, according to court documents obtained by Page Six. Musician Brian Evans — who previously performed as Carrot Top’s opener in Las Vegas — threatened

  18. New York Post

    Carrot Top allegedly overdosed on prescription medication during ‘suicide attempt’ (opens New York Post)

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    The comedian is now awake and breathing on his own, his rep told Page Six.

  19. 8 News Now Las Vegas

    Carrot Top's lawyers confirm comedian's suicide attempt during emergency hearing for lawsuit (opens 8 News Now Las Vegas)

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    8 News Now Las Vegas's feed description

    Lawyers for Las Vegas-based comedian Scott Thompson, also known as Carrot Top, confirmed that he attempted to take his own life during an emergency hearing for a lawsuit filed against the comedian.

  20. New York Post

    Carrot Top’s chilling text to manager before suicide attempt revealed: report (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The comedian was hospitalized for attempted suicide on Sept. 18.

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