Health
Carrot Top Suffered Suspected Overdose at Home Before Hospitalization
More details are emerging about the medical emergency that left Carrot Top hospitalized in Las Vegas.
TMZ reported on Monday, September 21, that the comedian is suspected of suffering a prescription drug overdose at his home on September 18, following a reported suicide attempt.
A Clark County Fire Department representative said emergency crews responded to Carrot Top’s Las Vegas residence around 4:20 p.m. after receiving a call about a 61-year-old man who was “not alert”, as per the outlet.
Carrot Top, 61, whose real name is Scott Thompson, was taken to a local hospital by private ambulance.
His condition when first responders reached the home has not been publicly detailed.
The longtime Las Vegas performer had been scheduled to take the stage that night at the Luxor Hotel & Casino, where he has maintained a residency since 2005.
Page Six had reported earlier that his Friday, Saturday, and Monday performances were subsequently canceled while he remained under medical care.
The comedian’s representative confirmed he was awake and breathing without assistance.
“Scott remains hospitalized and under close medical care. He is now awake, breathing on his own and continuing to improve, surrounded by his family and those closest to him,” the representative told TMZ on Sunday, September 20.
His representative also said Carrot Top had been reading messages from fans while recovering and that the support had meant a great deal to him.
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