Carrot Top, whose real name is Scott Thompson, has been released from the hospital and is recovering at home with his family following a suicide attempt last week. The comedian had been hospitalized in critical condition after the incident at his Las Vegas home on September 18.
According to a police report, Thompson was found unconscious near his backyard pool after his manager requested a welfare check. The manager had spoken with Thompson by phone shortly before the incident, during which the comedian reportedly expressed concern about an upcoming article. After the call, Thompson sent his manager a text and then became unresponsive, prompting the manager to contact authorities.
Thompson was taken to a local hospital and remained under medical care for nearly a week. On September 20, his representative, Jami Schlicher, stated that Thompson was awake, breathing on his own, and improving. "Scott remains hospitalized and under close medical care. He is now awake, breathing on his own and continuing to improve, surrounded by his family and those closest to him," Schlicher said at the time. She added that Thompson had shared moments of humor with medical staff and was moved by fan support, with many messages highlighting how his comedy helped them through difficult times.
The hospitalization occurred amid a legal dispute with musician Brian Evans, who had previously opened for Thompson's long-running show at the Luxor Hotel and Casino. Thompson's attorney alleged in a September 3 court filing that Evans had threatened to release a sexually explicit video of the comedian unless he was paid $500,000. Evans has denied these allegations, stating he never threatened to post any video for a settlement and that the video had been deleted in accordance with a prior agreement.
Thompson's attorneys referenced his suicide attempt in court filings as they sought protective relief in the dispute. His residency at the Luxor, where he has performed since 2005, has been on hiatus since his hospitalization. TMZ reported that Thompson has canceled his Las Vegas shows for the next three weeks.
Schlicher previously stated that Thompson and his family were grateful for the kindness they had received and asked for privacy during his recovery.
If you or someone you know needs support, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline can be reached at 800-273-TALK (8255), or by texting Crisis Text Line at 741741.