{
  "id": 8382237,
  "title": "Carrot Top's last Instagram post in focus after comedian's suicide attempt; fans say 'we love you dude'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/carrot-tops-last-instagram-post-in-focus-after-comedians-suicide",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-19T04:19:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times - World News",
    "slug": "hindustan-times-world-news",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/carrot-tops-last-instagram-post-in-focus-after-comedians-suicide-attempt-fans-say-we-love-you-dude-101789791312294.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Carrot Top, the renowned comedian whose real name is Scott Thompson, made headlines recently after reportedly attempting suicide in Las Vegas. The 61-year-old performer was hospitalized on Friday, September 18, and his scheduled performance at the Luxor was subsequently canceled. Thompson's representative, Jami Schlicher, confirmed that the comedian is recovering in the hospital and receiving the necessary care and support. Following the news of Thompson's hospitalization, fans have taken to his Instagram account to leave messages of support, such as \"we love you dude.\" Carrot Top is known for his prop-heavy performances, his red hair, and his long-running residency at the Luxor. The Luxor's official listing identifies the show as the Carrot Top comedy residency, with Thompson as the featured comedian.",
  "summary": "After a reported suicide attempt, Carrot Top was hospitalized in Las Vegas, leading to the cancellation of his show.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}