Carrot Top has been hospitalized at 61, and his Friday night show in Las Vegas was canceled as a result. His representative, Jami Schlicher, said the comedian, whose real name is Scott Thompson, is recovering and receiving the care and support he needs. His family released a statement saying they are deeply grateful for the concern and prayers and are respectfully asking for privacy. No further details about his condition have been made public.
For anyone who has spent time in Vegas, Carrot Top is more than a comedian. He has headlined a residency at the Luxor since 2005, which makes him one of the longest-running headliners on the Strip. That kind of nightly schedule takes a serious toll, and it is part of why fans have so much respect for what he has built over the last two decades.
TMZ broke the news of the hospitalization and the canceled show. Beyond that, there is no timeline for his return to the stage, and no word on what is next for the residency. For now, the best thing fans can do is send good thoughts and give the family the space they asked for.
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