Comedian Carrot Top, whose legal name is Scott Thompson, was hospitalized in Las Vegas on Friday after a suicide attempt, TMZ reported, citing sources familiar with the situation.
Sources told TMZ that Mr. Thompson attempted suicide Friday in the Las Vegas area and was rushed to a local hospital, prompting the cancellation of his scheduled performance that night at the Luxor.
His representative, Jami Schlicher, said Mr. Thompson “is recovering in the hospital and is receiving the care and support he needs,” and that his family is grateful for the concern and has asked for privacy.
Mr. Thompson, 61, has headlined at the Luxor for more than two decades, holding the longest-running comedy residency on the Las Vegas Strip. He is known for his prop-heavy stand-up act and signature red hair.
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