Carrot Top speaks out for the first time following suicide attempt

Comedian Carrot Top is breaking his silence, nearly a month after he was hospitalized following a suicide attempt. The comedian, born Scott Thompson, shared an uplifting post on Instagram, thanking fans for “being there for me during this time.” He also wrote that he’ll be returning to perform Oct. 19 at the Luxor Hotel Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he has a residency. It comes weeks after he was released from the hospital following the Sept. 18 attempt, his representatives confirmed to NBC News. Further details surrounding his condition and hospitalization have not been released to the public. “I’m truly overwhelmed by the outpouring of love, support, prayers, and well wishes I’ve received over the past couple of weeks,” he wrote. “Every message, text, and kind thought has meant more to me than you know.” He concluded, telling fans that the well-wishes “truly means the world to me!” The comedian rose to fame in the 1990s after his debut on reality talent comp