# Hospitalization of comedian Scott Thompson > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/hospitalization-of-comedian-scott-thompson > Updated: 2026-09-25T22:17:29.000Z. Sources: 54. Developments: 4. Comedian Scott Thompson, professionally known as Carrot Top, has been released from a Las Vegas hospital and is recovering at home with his family following a suicide attempt on September 18, 2026. The incident, which reportedly involved a suspected prescription drug overdose, resulted in the immediate cancellation of his scheduled performances at the Luxor Hotel and Casino. New details from 911 call recordings and police reports indicate that a female caller discovered the 61-year-old performer nearly unconscious by a pool, noting that his face was turning blue and his eyes were rolling back. Reports suggest Thompson may have sent a one-word text message, “Done,” to his manager prior to being found. During a conversation with his manager regarding an upcoming article containing allegations of sexual misconduct, Thompson reportedly expressed concern that his long-running Las Vegas residency would end. The hospitalization occurred amidst a legal dispute involving singer Brian Evans. Thompson’s legal team alleged that Evans attempted to extort $500,000 by threatening to release sexually explicit material. Evans has denied these allegations, claiming any such recording was previously deleted as part of a settlement. Thompson’s attorneys are currently seeking protective relief against Evans. Recent reports indicate that legal filings have also included allegations of sexual misconduct from other individuals. Thompson’s attorneys have characterized these claims as “malicious attempts to coerce payment.” While Thompson remains under medical supervision at home, his representatives noted he has been sharing moments of humor with medical staff during his recovery. ## Claims - Comedian Scott Thompson is awake, breathing on his own, and improving while hospitalized in Las Vegas. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Thompson was hospitalized in the Las Vegas area following an alleged suicide attempt. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Court documents indicate Thompson was allegedly the target of an extortion attempt involving a sex tape prior to his hospitalization. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Thompson's scheduled prop-comedy shows at the Luxor were canceled. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-25: Carrot Top released from hospital after suicide attempt Comedian Carrot Top has returned home to recover after a suicide attempt in Las Vegas linked to alleged extortion and upcoming reports of sexual misconduct. 20 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/scott-thompson-hospitalized-after-suicide-attempt-in-las-vegas ### 2026-09-23: Scott “Carrot Top” Thompson hospitalized after suicide attempt Comedian Scott “Carrot Top” Thompson is hospitalized following a suicide attempt in Las Vegas. The incident surfaced via court filings amid an extortion dispute with a former opening act. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/scott-carrot-top-thompson-hospitalized-after-suicide-attempt ### 2026-09-21: Carrot Top hospitalized following alleged suicide attempt Comedian Carrot Top is recovering in a Las Vegas hospital following an alleged suicide attempt and suspected overdose, amid ongoing legal disputes involving extortion and misconduct allegations. 25 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/scott-thompson-recovers-in-las-vegas-hospital-after-alleged-suicide-attempt ### 2026-09-19: Carrot Top hospitalized in Las Vegas following reported suicide attempt Comedian Carrot Top is recovering in a Las Vegas hospital following a reported suicide attempt, amid ongoing legal allegations of extortion involving singer Brian Evans. 26 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/carrot-top-hospitalized-in-las-vegas-after-attempted-suicide --- Cite as: Hospitalization of comedian Scott Thompson. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/hospitalization-of-comedian-scott-thompson