On September 18, a 911 caller who found Thompson unresponsive in his backyard pool urged the performer to "stay awake" while dispatchers instructed her to lay him on his back and monitor his breathing in case CPR was needed. The caller reported that Thompson’s face turned blue as he lost consciousness.
Thompson’s publicist confirmed to Page Six that the 61‑year‑old remains hospitalized under close medical care, adding that he is now awake, breathing unaided and surrounded by family as he continues to improve.
In court filings submitted on Sunday, Thompson’s attorney acknowledged the suicide attempt while seeking protective relief against former opening act Brian Evans, alleging that Evans tried to extort the comedian with a sex tape and threatened to release it unless paid $500,000. Evans denied the accusations in a statement to Page Six, saying he never threatened to post any video.
The incident has led to the cancellation of Thompson’s long‑running residency at the Luxor Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas as he focuses on recovery. The story also includes reminders to contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800‑273‑8255) or Crisis Text Line (741741) for help.