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Carrot Top was hospitalized after a suicide attempt in Las Vegas on September 18.
Published on October 17, 2026, 5:46 pm ET
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carrot Top Recently shared a message with his fans after his suicide attempt.
“I am truly overwhelmed by the love, support, prayers and good wishes I have received over the past few weeks,” the 61-year-old comedian said. wrote on instagram Saturday, October 17.
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Carrot Top was admitted to the hospital on September 18
“I am truly overwhelmed by the love, support, prayers and well wishes I have received over the past few weeks,” the comedian wrote on social media.
“Every message, text and kind thought means more to me than you know,” she added, alongside a photo of herself performing on stage.
The emotional note continued, “Although I am not able to respond to everyone individually, please know that I feel your love and appreciate each of you from the bottom of my heart.”
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Carrot Top will return to the comedy stage on October 19
Many fans sent well wishes for Carrot Top in her comment section.
“Thank you for being with me through this time. It really means a lot to me!” He concluded. The funnyman also revealed that he will return to his prop comedy show at the Luxor Casino in Las Vegas on October 19.
Fans shared their love and support for Carrot Top, whose real name is, in the comments Scott Thompson.
“The world is so dark without you,” someone wrote, while another wrote: “Please know the world is with you!”
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Fans sent their love to the comedian in the comments section
One fan praised the funnyman, saying, ‘The joy you bring to this world is truly magical.’
One user wrote, “The joy you bring into this world is truly magical. Carrot Top forever ❤️🥕.” “[I] Hope you really see all the love and you know you have so many people you can reach out to at any time. 🤍” one person shouted.
Another user said: “So incredibly proud of youScott. Can’t wait to see what crazy content it comes up with for you, too! Sending love and prayers from all over the world.”
On September 18, Thompson was hospitalized after a suicide attempt at his Las Vegas residence.
Carrot Top will return to the stage for their comedy show on October 19th.
representative of the star, Jami Schleicher, Told about the incident in a statement.
“Mr. Thompson is recovering in the hospital and is receiving the care and support he needs,” Schleicher said. “His family and those close to him are extremely grateful for their concern and prayers and respectfully ask for privacy.”
His shows were later canceled after his hospitalization, as the actor has been at his residence in Luxor since 2005.
On September 20, it was reported that Thompson was woke up and was able to breathe on his own. Schleicher said, “Scott is still hospitalized and under intensive medical care. He is now awake, breathing on his own and his condition continues to improve, surrounded by his family and those close to him.”
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