Carrot Top has been released from the Las Vegas hospital where he was treated after a reported suicide attempt.
The comedian, born Scott Thompson, is now at home with his family and doing well, his publicist Jami Schlicher confirmed to USA TODAY on Saturday, Sept. 26. No additional details were shared.
Thompson, 61, was hospitalized after an alleged suicide attempt on Sept. 18, according to TMZ. The outlet published images the following day showing several police cars parked reportedly outside his home.
On Monday, Sept. 21, Schlicher confirmed that Thompson was "breathing on his own and continuing to improve, surrounded by his family and those closest to him" while under close medical care.
Schlicher has not addressed what led to the comic's hospitalization,
and local Las Vegas outlets have reported the reason remains undisclosed.
Who is Carrot Top?
Largely known for his signature curly red hair, satirical comedy, and use of props, Carrot Top has been a longtime comic in the Las Vegas comedy scene since the 1900s. His debut residency at Bally’s began in 1995, before he moved to the MGM Grand from 1996 to 2005, and he's been at the Luxor for the past 21 years.
Outside of his stand-up career, he has appeared as himself on TV shows, including "Reno 911!," "CSI," "Family Guy," "Scrubs," "Comedy Central Roast," "Robot Chicken" and, most recently, "Hacks."
What happened before Carrot Top's hospitalization?
Carrot Top's hospitalization came amid a legal dispute with former friend and opening act Brian Evans. In an emergency court filing, the comedian's lawyer accused Evans of using threats to disclose private material to demand money and asked a Florida court to restrict Evans' future filings. Evans has denied the extortion allegations.
Schlicher previously said in a statement that Thompson and his family remain "deeply grateful for the extraordinary kindness and continue to ask that his privacy be respected."
"Humor has always been such an important part of who Scott is and how he connects with people, and that remains true today as he shares moments of humor with the medical staff caring for him," Schlicher said.
He continued: "Many messages from fans have been shared with Scott, including stories from people about how his comedy helped them through difficult periods in their own lives. Hearing those stories and feeling that support has meant a great deal to him during his recovery."
If you or someone you know may be struggling with suicidal thoughts, you can call 988 any time day or night, or chat online. Crisis Text Line also provides free, 24/7, confidential support via text message to people in crisis when they dial 741741.
Contributing: Taijuan Moorman, Paris Close, Liza Esquibias, USA TODAY
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