Comedian Carrot Top, 61, rushed to hospital after emergency as Las Vegas show cancelled

CARROT Top has been hospitalised in Las Vegas after an emergency. His Friday night show at the Luxor was scrapped as a result. Comedian Carrot Top, whose real name is Scott Thompson Credit: Alamy The comedian was reportedly rushed to hospital, forcing him to scrap his Friday night show Credit: Alamy A source told TMZ Carrot Top, 61, had been rushed to hospital after a suicide attempt. His rep said the comedian was recovering in hospital with “the care and support he needs”. Sign up for the Showbiz newsletter Thank you! The performer’s real name is Scott Thompson. Known for his high-energy shows, Carrot Top had a long-running residency at the Luxor, Las Vegas. The fast-paced performance has been running since 2005 at the ritzy hotel. It regularly includes dozens of props and witty one-liners, with the star closing the show with a lip-synced musical montage. The comedian from Rocklegde, Florida, got his big break in 1991 on Comic Strip live. He went on to appear on shows including Scrubs, Criss Angel Mindfreak and George Lopez. Most read in Entertainment He was hospitalised after a suicide attempt, his agent said Credit: Getty His show at the Luxor has been running since 2005 Credit: Alamy The comedian also snagged roles on the big screen, including in Chairman of the Board, Dennis the Menace Strikes Again and Tugger: The 4×4 Jeep Who Wanted to Fly. His agent Jami Schlicher said: “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 Sun contacted Scott Thompson’s agent for comment. More to follow… For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos. Like us on Facebook at TheSunUS and follow us on X at @TheUSSun Comment now