WJW) – Ralph Cirella, Howard Stern’s longtime friend and stylist, has died, Stern revealed on Wednesday’s radio show.
Cirella had been a close friend of Stern’s for decades, and frequently contributed to the show as a caller or in-studio guest. Cirella had also previously hosted a show on one of Stern’s SiriusXM stations.
Stern told listeners that Cirella’s heart “gave out” Tuesday morning during a medical procedure. He added that Cirella was being treated for a “rare lymphoma” that was “curable and treatable.” Stern also admitted to being upset that Cirella waited too long to address the issue.
