Carrot Top has been hospitalized in Las Vegas after a reported suicide attempt, prompting the cancellation of performances at the Luxor and an outpouring of concern for the longtime comedy star.

The 61-year-old performer, whose real name is Scott Thompson, was rushed to a local hospital Friday and remains under medical care, according to TMZ.

His representative, Jami Schlicher, said Thompson is recovering and receiving support.

“Mr. Thompson is recovering in the hospital and is receiving the care and support he needs,” Schlicher said, while asking for privacy for the comedian and those close to him.

No further details about his condition have been released.

His Friday night performance at the Luxor was canceled, followed by the cancellation of Saturday’s show as he remained hospitalized.

The development comes during an already turbulent period for Thompson.

He is facing a legal dispute involving singer Brian Evans, who has accused the comedian of sending him an unsolicited sexually explicit video and later pressuring him into a settlement agreement.

Those allegations remain contested.

Federal court records show Evans previously filed a lawsuit against Thompson in July, but that case was voluntarily dismissed without prejudice on Aug. 6.

Additional legal filings and public accusations have continued since then.

Evans has alleged that he was shocked and offended by the material he says Thompson sent him.

Thompson’s legal team has disputed the broader accusations and has itself accused Evans of attempting to obtain money from the comedian in connection with sexually explicit material.

A recent filing described by Page Six and TMZ alleges that Evans demanded $500,000 while threatening legal action involving a sexually explicit recording.

Evans has denied threatening to release such material publicly.

That means the legal picture is considerably more complicated than a simple one-sided accusation.

No court has established that Thompson committed the misconduct alleged by Evans.

Likewise, Thompson’s claims of attempted extortion have not resulted in a public criminal finding against Evans.

Another man, Zachary Defazio, has also reportedly filed a declaration supporting Evans and making separate allegations concerning Thompson.

Those claims are also allegations and have not been proven in court.

The timing has inevitably drawn public attention because Thompson’s hospitalization occurred during the same week that new accusations were being circulated.

But there is no verified evidence establishing that any lawsuit, allegation or media report caused the reported suicide attempt.

Connecting the two as cause and effect would go beyond what is publicly known.

What is confirmed is that Thompson is currently receiving medical care.

Police were also seen at his Las Vegas residence Friday, according to TMZ, though authorities have not publicly released a detailed account of the circumstances surrounding their response.

The hospitalization has placed an abrupt pause on one of the longest-running careers in Las Vegas entertainment.

Carrot Top became nationally recognizable in the 1990s with his bright red hair, high-energy performances and elaborate prop comedy.

His act turned everyday objects into visual punchlines, helping him build a style that was instantly recognizable even to audiences who had never seen a full performance.

He eventually became a fixture on the Las Vegas Strip.

After earlier runs at Bally’s and MGM Grand, Thompson moved his show to the Luxor in 2005.

He has remained one of the city’s longest-running headliners ever since.

That longevity is unusual in a city where residencies frequently change and major performers come and go.

For more than two decades, the Carrot Top name has effectively become part of the Luxor’s identity.

The current cancellations therefore raise questions about when — or whether — he will return to the stage.

Neither Thompson’s representatives nor the Luxor has announced a timetable.

For now, the focus appears to be entirely on his recovery.

The legal disputes surrounding him will continue through separate channels.

Those allegations deserve scrutiny.

But they should not be treated as proven simply because Thompson is now hospitalized.

Nor should his medical crisis be used as evidence for or against any claim in the litigation.

They are separate issues.

The immediate story is simpler and far more human.

A comedian who has spent decades making audiences laugh is now in a hospital receiving care after a serious mental-health crisis.

His representatives are asking for privacy.

And the future of his record-setting Las Vegas run remains uncertain while he recovers.

If you or someone you know may be at risk of suicide or is in immediate danger, contact local emergency services or a suicide-crisis service in your country.