AUDIO: Howard Stern Addresses Artie Lange Suicide Attempt

We now know why comedian and radio personality Artie Lange was hospitalized over the weekend. Unfortunately, it’s a situation Howard Stern was hoping he would never have to discuss.

According to a report by the New York Post, the former MADtv star attempted suicide by stabbing himself nine times over the weekend. It was his mother, who was stopping by to drop off some food, who found him in his Hoboken apartment.

Although Lange’s family and friends hoped to keep the issue private, some “scumbag” leaked the info to the press. This forced a “pissed off” Stern - who struggled to find the right words - to address the news about his sidekick today.

Read More | New York Post

Celebrity Chatter: Elton John Helps Eminem, Jason Castro Gets Married

-A new book claims actor Warren Beatty has slept with nearly 13,000 women. I guess Annette Bening should feel pretty darn special?

-Alexa Ray Joel is on the mend and vowing to help young girls with “Heartbreak-Related Depression.” We wish her the best in the new year.

-Former American Idol contestant Jason Castro is now a married man. The 22-year-old wed girlfriend Mandy Mayhall over the weekend.

-Comedian and radio personality Artie Lange was hospitalized on Saturday for undisclosed reasons. The 42-year-old has been MIA from The Howard Stern Show for several weeks now.

-According to Elton John, he’s been helping rapper Enimem battle his drug addiction. And I thought Tom Cruise was the only one who could rescue people.