- Comedian Carrot Top, whose real name is Scott Christopher Thompson, has been rushed to hospital after falling ill on Friday night.
- The 61-year-old prop comic was forced to cancel his Friday and Saturday performances at the Luxor Hotel in Las Vegas.
- His representative confirmed he is recovering in hospital and receiving the necessary care, while asking for privacy for his family.
- MGM Resorts International described Thompson as a beloved family member and expressed relief at news of his recovery.
- Thompson has performed at the Luxor since November 2005, making his residency one of the longest-running comedy shows in Las Vegas.
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