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Longtime Howard Stern Stylist and Friend Ralph Cirella Dies at 58

Cirella's Heart Gave Out During a Procedure for a Rare Form of Lymphoma

  • Ralph Cirella, a longtime stylist and close friend to radio host Howard Stern, has died at the age of 58.
  • Cirella's heart gave out during a procedure as he was being treated for a rare form of lymphoma.
  • Stern announced the news on his radio program, expressing his sadness and anger that Cirella 'didn’t take care of himself.'
  • Cirella first connected with Stern when calling into his WNBC radio program in 1985 and eventually worked as Stern’s personal stylist for decades.
  • Actor John Stamos, another longtime friend of Cirella, also paid tribute to him on social media.
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