Howard Stern Mourns Longtime Friend & Stylist Ralph Cirella After Shocking Death At 58

Howard Stern is reflecting on his stylist and buddy’s tragic passing.

During Wednesday’s episode of The Howard Stern Show(*58*), the 69-year-old broadcaster revealed some devastating information: the present’s stylist, and Stern’s “dear, dear” pal of 40 years, Ralph Cirella has handed away. He defined Ralph had suffered from a “curable” type of lymphoma. Unfortunately, throughout a current medical process, his “heart gave out.” Howard regretfully shared:

“Ralph developed an illness, but I really feel he got involved a little too late because the illness he got was curable and was treatable, but he had some complications of waiting too long, and I got very upset with him.”

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He admitted he’s been “angry” on the 58-year-old as a result of he “didn’t take care of himself”:

“I think this is the toughest part of loving someone — when you lose them… I was not ready for Ralph to go. I was not expecting Ralph to die. I just have been so sad and so angry.”

SO unhappy.

He referred to Ralph as his “family,” and credited him as the rationale he met his spouse, Beth Ostrosky Stern, after encouraging him to go to a celebration. Watch the complete clip (under):

How totally heartbreaking. It’s clear these two shared a deep bond.

The official Howard Stern Show(*58*) Instagram web page paid tribute to Ralph on Wednesday, writing:

“‘It just seems impossible that he is gone.’ Bye for now, Ralph ”

So tragic. Our hearts are with Howard and all of Ralph’s family members. Rest in peace.

[Images via The Howard Stern Show/YouTube](*58*)