Carrot Top Breaks Silence After Suicide Attempt and Hospitalization as Comedian Preps Return to Stage

Comedian Carrot Top, whose real name is Scott Thompson, has publicly thanked fans for their support after a suicide attempt and hospitalisation on 18 September. His message marks his first public comments about the incident and comes as he prepares to return to the stage, signalling a step towards resuming work while he continues to recover.

The 61-year-old said messages, texts and well wishes had meant a great deal, though he could not reply to everyone individually. He is scheduled to perform at 8pm on 19 October at the Luxor Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, where he has a residency. His representative previously said he was recovering with family and asked for privacy; the article also reports allegations of an extortion threat involving an explicit recording, which the representative attributed to a man seeking $500,000.