Comedian Carrot Top, whose real name is Scott Thompson, sent his manager a single text reading“Done”before his suicide attempt on September 18. Police performed a welfare check at his Las Vegas home and found him unconscious by his pool. According to TMZ, he had overdosed on prescription pills and was hospitalized in critical condition. His rep now says he is awake and breathing on his own.
The story took another turn when Thompson’s lawyer filed for an immediate protective order against Brian Evans, a former opening act. The filing claims Evans demanded $500,000 to keep a sexually explicit recording from being publicly filed. Evans denies the extortion claim, stating he never threatened to post any video in exchange for a settlement and that he deleted it years ago.
Behind the dramatic headlines is a real conversation about mental health and the pressure that comes with a career in the public eye. If you or someone you know is struggling, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 by call or text.
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