TMZ is reporting that comedian Scott Thompson, better known by his stage name “Carrot Top,” was rushed to the hospital on Friday.
The celebrity gossip outlet indicates that the emergency response stemmed from an apparent suicide attempt, citing “sources familiar with the situation.”
“Mr. Thompson is recovering in the hospital and is receiving the care and support he needs. His family and those closest to him are deeply grateful for the concern, prayers and respectfully ask for privacy,” Thompson’s representative Jami Schlicher said in a statement to TMZ.
The prop comic, known for his fiery red hair and high-energy performances, has had the honor of having the longest-running residency in Las Vegas. He has also long been a long-time headliner at the Luxor, and was expected to have a show on Friday night that was canceled due to his hospitalization.
X users reacted to the shocking news:
Very sad news. Hoping he makes a quick recovery and can get the help he needs. Never let the dark thoughts win people. You never know what’s just around the corner
— Optimus (@SethFreemont) September 19, 2026
He’s spent years making people laugh. Hope he gets the same support and kindness back when he needs it most.
— Ria (@riazzesty) September 19, 2026
This is so sad. He’s such a talented person. I hope he gets the help he needs.
— Marion McDaniel (@sideeyedaily) September 19, 2026
Hope he pulls through. Guy’s spent decades being the loudest person in every room, that’s a heavy thing to carry alone
— World in Motion (@WorldInMotionHQ) September 19, 2026
A life in Las Vegas will drain you of your soul. He’s been headlining since 2005. He needs to recover, retire, and get the hell outta Vegas.
— ADHDan (@realdan) September 19, 2026
People shit on this guy for years. It was the weirdest thing. Honestly probably the reason. He’s gotten love recently but man the world was cruel to him
— whodis (@Bennyjett2) September 19, 2026
Career waiter in Las Vegas
He might be the nicest celebrity/guest/ let alone person I’ve ever met. Prayers up. Tell your people you love them— MikeyStalls (@Mstalls7x) September 19, 2026
Pray for Carrot Top. Carrot Top is unironically one of the best acts in Vegas. He’s been at it for so so long. Hope he gets the help he needs. A legend. https://t.co/wbzIiX7hxq
— Autism Capital
(@AutismCapital) September 19, 2026
Robin Williams once said: People don’t fake being sick. They fake being well. Prayers for one of the kindest souls on the planet.
https://t.co/cyictkf7Kb
— Joseph Fahmy (@jfahmy) September 19, 2026
