Carrot Top is home. The comedian, whose real name is Scott Thompson, has been released from the hospital and is recovering with his family after a suicide attempt at his Las Vegas home earlier this month. He was found unconscious near his backyard pool on September 18 after his manager requested a welfare check, and he spent nearly a week under close medical care at 61 years old.
His representative, Jami Schlicher, said in a statement that Scott is awake, breathing on his own, and continuing to improve, surrounded by family and those closest to him. She also shared that many messages from fans have reached him, including stories from people about how his comedy helped them through difficult periods in their own lives. His Luxor residency remains on hiatus, and his upcoming shows have been canceled for three weeks. The incident followed a legal dispute with musician Brian Evans over alleged extortion claims.
If you or someone you know is struggling, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available by call or text, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. There is no wrong time to reach out.
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