Carrot Top, whose real name is Scott Thompson, was hospitalized in Las Vegas on Friday, September 18, and his Friday and Saturday shows at the Luxor were canceled. His representative says he is recovering and receiving care, and his family is asking for privacy.
Debbie Gibson posted on Instagram that she had texted him just two days before the incident, simply because she hadn’t heard from him.“Sometimes it’s the ones who make us laugh the hardest who are hurting the most,”she wrote, adding that there is no stigma in prioritizing your mental and emotional well-being. She also spoke openly about her own therapy and mental health care.
The message landed with fans for a simple reason: it’s relatable. Most of us have a friend who’s always the funny one, the one who never seems to need anything. This story is a nudge to check on them anyway. Who in your life could use a text from you today?
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