{
  "id": 8493624,
  "title": "Carrot Top hospitalized in Las Vegas; rep says comedian is recovering",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/carrot-top-hospitalized-in-las-vegas-rep-says-comedian-is-recovering",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-19T14:44:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/english/hollywood/news/carrot-top-whose-real-name-is-scott-thompson-hospitalized-in-las-vegas-after-suicide-attempt-luxor-show-canceled-as-comedians-representative-confirms-he-is-recovering-asks-for-privacy/articleshow/134355976.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Comedian Carrot Top, whose real name is Scott Thompson, has been hospitalized in Las Vegas following a reported suicide attempt. His scheduled Luxor performance was canceled. His representative confirmed that Thompson is recovering in hospital and receiving care and support, while his family has thanked fans for their concern and requested privacy as he recovers.",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Carrot Top suicide attempt: Is comedian Scott Thompson okay? Latest update on Las Vegas performer as Luxor show canceled",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/carrot-top-suicide-attempt-is-comedian-scott-thompson-okay-latest",
        "published": "2026-09-19T04:05:50.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}