Carrot Top is speaking for the first time since his September 18 hospitalization in Las Vegas. The 61-year-old comedian posted on Instagram on October 17, telling fans he’s“truly overwhelmed by the outpouring of love, support, prayers, and well wishes.”His rep confirmed he’s recovering and receiving care, and later shared that he was awake and improving.
The details around the incident are serious. A police report obtained by Us Weekly says his tour manager requested a welfare check after Thompson sent a text that simply read“done,”which came after a news article about a lawsuit accusing him of sexual misconduct. A woman found him unconscious by his pool and called for help. Several of his Las Vegas shows were canceled in the weeks that followed.
Now the focus shifts to his comeback. Thompson, who has held a residency at the Luxor since 2005, is scheduled to return to the stage on October 19. His rep noted that humor has always been central to how he connects with people. Are you planning to catch him live, or do you think he should take more time before returning?
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