The comedian was hospitalized on Sept. 18 and released a week later

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• Carrot Top was seen at a church with his mother in Las Vegas
• The outing marks one of his first public appearances since his September hospitalization 
• On Sept. 18, the comedian attempted to commit suicide and was hospitalized for a week

Carrot Top was seen in public nearly a month after his hospitalization. 

The 61-year-old comedian (né Scott Thompson) was seen attending church with his mother, Dona Wood, in Las Vegas on Sunday, Oct. 11. The two were photographed walking side by side.

The outing marks one of Thompson’s first public appearances since he was hospitalized after he attempted to commit suicide on Sept. 18. His first was when he attended church on Sunday, Oct. 4 with his mother.

In September, the actor spent nearly a week in the hospital. He was admitted on Sept. 18 after Thompson attempted to commit suicide at his home, according to police and his lawyers’ statements in court records reviewed by PEOPLE.

On Sept. 18, a rep for the performer told PEOPLE that he was “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,” the rep said. “Humor has always been such an important part of who Scott is and how he connects with people, and that remains true today as he shares moments of humor with the medical staff caring for him.” 

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“Many messages from fans have been shared with Scott, including stories from people about how his comedy helped them through difficult periods in their own lives,” they continued. “Hearing those stories and feeling that support has meant a great deal to him during his recovery.”

“Scott and his family remain deeply grateful for the extraordinary kindness and continue to ask that his privacy be respected,” the rep added. 

On Sept. 25, a source close to the comedian told PEOPLE that he returned home and was doing well.

Thompson was in the midst of his long-running residency at the Luxor in Las Vegas at the time of his hospitalization. His residency has since been on hiatus. 

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