Carrot Top Speaks Out After Reported Suicide Attempt and Hospitalization

Warning: The following post contains discussions of suicide.

Scott Thompson, the comedian known to fans as Carrot Top, is thanking fans and supporters following his reported suicide attempt a month ago.

“I’m truly overwhelmed by the outpouring of love, support, prayers, and well wishes I’ve received over the past couple of weeks,” Thompson wrote on Instagram on Saturday, October 17, captioning a photo of himself on stage. “Every message, text, and kind thought has meant more to me than you know. While I haven’t been able to respond to everyone individually, please know that I’ve felt your love and appreciate each and every one of you from the bottom of my heart. Thank you for being there for me during this time. It truly means the world to me!”

Thompson’s Instagram post also announced that his residency at the Luxor Las Vegas Hotel and Casino would resume on Monday.

 

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Celebrities posted more messages of support in the comments of Thompson’s post.

“So glad ur ok! Love u buddy,” wrote Jamie Kennedy.

Kevin Nealon wrote, “Big hugs and lots of love!”

“Love you buddy,” said Howie Mandel.

And Dot-Marie Jones commented, “Scott, you are beyond LOVED. Love you so much.. WE ALL NEED YOU!”

Thompson was hospitalized in Las Vegas on September 18 following a reported suicide attempt. A representative later told People the comedian was “awake, breathing on his own, and continuing to improve.”

Photographers snapped photos of Thompson attending church with his mother in Las Vegas on October 4 and again on October 11, the magazine later reported.

Amid Thompson’s hospitalization, TMZ cited a legal filing from the comedian’s legal team alleging that a man named Brian Evans — also the name of a man who filed a federal lawsuit against Thompson, according to Orlando Weekly — had threatened to enter a USB drive containing an explicit recording depicting Thompson into a court’s legal docket unless Evans was paid a $500,000 settlement.

If you or anyone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by texting or dialing 988. If you or a loved one are in immediate danger, call 911.