Report: Stern Sidekick Artie Lange Attempts Suicide; Stabbed Self 9 Times
Posted on Jan 07, 2010 @ 06:01AM
Comedian and radio personality Artie Lange stabbed himself nine times in a suicide attempt, which left the portly funnyman in a New Jersey hospital.
Lange, according to the NY Post, was found by his mother in his Hoboken, New Jersey apartment Saturday, who then called 911. He had sustained six "hesitation wounds," the paper reported, and three deep plunges.
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Lange -- who has been a member of The Howard Stern Show since former head writer Jackie Martling left in 2001 -- has candidly discussed his extended bouts of depression; a prior suicide attempt; sadness over an accident that paralyzed and eventually killed his father; and his battles with Heroin addiction during various broadcasts, as well as in his 2008 book, Too Fat To Fish.
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The Beer League star, often compared to self-destructive comics such as Chris Farley and John Belushi, has missed extended time on the show since mid-December.
On his radio show Thursday, Stern told listeners he wishes Artie well, but hasn't spoken to him, according to Mark'sFriggin.com, a show fan site. Stern said if Artie wants to talk to him, then he'll call him, and that he believes Artie will be able to call him at some point.
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Geez Barbie Doll..get your facts straight before you start knocking down someone who already has fallen. Have some compassion if you can, please. Get well Artie! Love you man.
Posted Fri, 01/08/2010 - 8:03pm
Wow, hope he finds help and feels better about himself. No one deserves to feel this crummy. Please take care, Mr. Lange and best wishes to you!
Posted Thu, 01/07/2010 - 8:51pm
I NEVER HEARD OF SOMEONE TRYING TO STAB THEMSELF TO DEATH..
Posted Thu, 01/07/2010 - 5:44pm
I hope he gets help.....depression can eat you up and it's not something you can fix on your own! When I read certain posts, I have to wonder why some people have no compassion and are just downright nasty!!
Posted Thu, 01/07/2010 - 2:45pm
I feel like Arty thinks he can not be funny or effective unless he is high and in my opinion it is the opposite. Arty would have a life of peace and joy. This is what Arty needs to tap into to find his humor again.
Posted Thu, 01/07/2010 - 1:46pm
If I was 60 year old man still living with my mother and hating women I'd feel like ending it too.
Posted Thu, 01/07/2010 - 12:58pm
Well thanks NOT for sharing your pointless opinion yet again.
Posted Thu, 01/07/2010 - 8:51pm
artie is not 60 yrs old and does not live with his mother nor does not hate women!!! get your facts straight barbie doll!!! your a sad person and pathetic saying you would end it too! shame on you!! wish artie the very best!
Posted Thu, 01/07/2010 - 4:53pm
Man, he has aged since the last time I saw him
Posted Thu, 01/07/2010 - 12:06pm
How sad, the guy seems so lonely. I hope someone listens to his cry out, he is obviously hurting and needs some help. SO many comedians struggle with depression and use comedy to cope and cover up. I feel for him.
Posted Thu, 01/07/2010 - 11:47am