United Kingdom, Sept. 21 -- Carrot Top is "awake" and "breathing on his own" after he was rushed to hospital following a reported suicide attempt.

The 61-year-old comedian - real name Scott Thompson - was taken to hospital following an incident in the Las Vegas area on Friday (18.09.26) and now his representative has given an update revealing the funnyman is making good progress but continues to be monitored closely by doctors.

His spokesperson Jami Schlicher told New York Post column Page Six: "Scott remains hospitalized and under close medical care. He is now awake, breathing on his own and continuing to improve, surrounded by his family and those closest to him.

"Humor has always been such an important part of who Scott is and how h...