Carrot Top health update after hospital release following shock suicide attempt in Las Vegas

Carrot Top has been reconnecting with family members following his release from the hospital.

The 61-year-old comedian (real name is Scott Thompson) was hospitalized more than a week ago after being found unresponsive in his Las Vegas backyard from an apparent prescription pill overdose.

Thompson, who was allegedly asked to pay $500,000 or risk having a 'sexually explicit recording' leaked before his shock suicide attempt, has been making good progress in his recovery since returning home and is talking to loved ones, per TMZ. 

A source told the outlet that Thompson is 'doing well’ and feeling much better as he rests at his modern desert abode.

Thompson is said to be grateful for the kindness and support shown him by his fans.

The Daily Mail has reached out to Thompson's representative for further comment.

Last week, the stand-up comedian, who is famous for his zany prop comedy and shock red hair, was reportedly found lying unconscious by his pool after intentionally overdosing on prescription pills.

Thompson had allegedly texted his manager the word 'done,' then stopped responding after he learned of a report accusing him of sexual misconduct.

According to a police report reviewed by TMZ, the comedian's manager told police that he had spoken with Thompson over the phone on September 18, with the entertainer lamenting that his Las Vegas residency would be over in the wake of the unsavory article.

When he wasn't able to get in contact with his client, the manager phoned police, who discovered Thompson shortly before 4:30pm. Thompson was subsequently hospitalized in critical condition.

His next three weeks of shows at the Luxor Hotel's Atrium Showroom have been cancelled as he continues his recovery, TMZ reported.

TMZ reported that a 911 caller said Thompson was 'barely conscious' when he was found at his home.

A rep for the performer later confirmed to the publication that he was 'awake' and 'breathing on his own.'

In July, Radar Online reported that Thompson was being sued by his former friend, singer Brian Evans, who accused him of sending an unprompted sexually explicit video.

And earlier this month, a second accuser came forward to back Evans’ claims and share his own story, according to the outlet.

Thompson's lawyer confirmed his suicide attempt in a court filing on September 20, and asked for 'immediate protective relief' to stop Evans from 'exposing [Thompson] to ill repute, false allegations, and salacious materials,' per Page Six.

The legal professional claimed Evans has been carrying out an extortion scheme over the aforementioned footage, threatening to release it if he wasn't granted $500,000.

'Evans demands immediate payment of significant sums and states that, absent immediate payment, a sexually explicit recording of Thompson will be filed in the public court file so that it may be obtained and disseminated by the press and other parties,' the attorney wrote, according to Page Six.

Evans denied the accusations, telling the outlet he 'never threatened – ever – to post any video anywhere in exchange for a settlement.'

He also insisted the video was deleted 'a long time ago.'

Regarding Thompson's suicide attempt, Evans said that he was 'sorry that Scott apparently did something to hurt himself.'

'I do not consider Scott to be a bad person... based on what I know – but he made a few decisions that were not good ones. That is not a reason to hurt himself,' the music artist said before adding that he cannot be blamed for it.

Evans said, 'Finally, it's not my fault... that Scott did what he did. We don't even actually know what he did. He survived and I am glad about that. 

'Scott is still young and has a big life ahead of him. It's not my intent to bring this guy down. It's the opposite.

'I never threatened – ever – to post any video anywhere in exchange for a settlement... The video they are discussing – as I made very clear – was deleted a long time ago in accordance with the prior settlement,' Evans added.

Thompson’s rep Jami Schlicher told the Daily Mail: 'A federal court recently declared Mr. Evans a "vexatious litigant" and described his filings as "serial" and "spurious."'