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Comedian Carrot Top, whose real name is Scott Thompson, was hospitalized in the Las Vegas area on Friday, September 18, 2026.

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According to reports, the 61-year-old entertainer was rushed to a local hospital following a medical emergency reported by sources as an attempted suicide.

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His representative, Jami Schlicher, released a statement confirming his condition: “Mr. Thompson is recovering in the hospital and is receiving the care and support he needs. His family and those closest to him are deeply grateful for the concern, prayers and respectfully ask for privacy.”

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Due to the hospitalization, his scheduled performances at the Luxor Hotel and Casinowhere he has headlined a long-running comedy residencywere canceled.

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