American comedian Carrot Top, whose real name is Scott Thompson, was hospitalized in Las Vegas on Friday, September 18, following a reported suicide attempt, according to TMZ. The incident led to the cancellation of his scheduled performance at the Luxor that night. Thompson, 61, is now recovering in hospital, according to his representative Jami Schlicher. His family and people close to him have also asked for privacy while he receives medical care.

Carrot Top’s latest health update

Schlicher confirmed that Thompson is recovering in hospital and receiving the necessary care and support. “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.”  The statement remains the latest confirmed update about his condition. His representative did not provide additional details about the reported incident or his recovery. TheWrap also reported that Schlicher did not address the specific circumstances surrounding the hospitalization.

Luxor performance canceled after hospitalization

Thompson’s Friday night performance at the Luxor was canceled after he was taken to a Las Vegas hospital. He has maintained a long-running residency at the property and has been a prominent Las Vegas comedy performer for many years. Casino.org reported that Thompson has headlined the Luxor’s Atrium Showroom since 2005. The outlet said his Friday and Saturday performances were canceled, while the venue had not announced a new return date as of its September 19 report.

Carrot Top’s latest Instagram post draws attention

Following news of his hospitalization, attention also turned to Thompson’s recent Instagram activity. His official social-media presence is associated with the handle @carrottoplive. According to reports examining his recent post, Thompson had shared a photo featuring an orange vehicle and captioned it, “Just your average Thursday commute to the Luxor.”

After reports of his hospitalization emerged, fans began commenting on the post with messages of support. One commenter wrote, “Scott we love you dude. Praying for you.” Another urged him to take care of himself, while another recalled positive experiences with Thompson and his team. The online response reflects public concern following the news, although the comments do not provide information about Thompson’s medical condition or the circumstances surrounding the reported incident.

Carrot Top built a long-running Las Vegas career

Thompson became widely known for his prop-based stand-up comedy, distinctive red hair and energetic stage performances. He gained national attention through appearances on Comic Strip Live and Star Search during the early 1990s. Over the years, he appeared in numerous television programs and comedy projects, including Scrubs, George Lopez and other entertainment productions. His career later became closely associated with Las Vegas, where his Luxor residency became one of the city’s longest-running comedy shows.

As of September 19, 2026, the confirmed public information remains that Thompson is hospitalized and recovering, while his representative and family have requested privacy. Further details about his condition or the reported incident have not been publicly released by his representatives. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger or experiencing a mental-health crisis in the US, call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.