NEW YORK — Artie Lange was hospitalized after stabbing himself nine times in an apparent suicide attempt, sources tell the New York Post's Page Six.
A police source told the paper that Lange's mother dialed 911 Saturday morning after she entered her son's Hoboken, N.J. apartment and found the comedian bleeding from six "hesitation wounds" and three deep plunges. Surgeons managed to save Lange's life despite heavy bleeding, the source said.
Lange's publicist confirmed over the weekend that the funnyman had been hospitalized, but did not provide any further details.
Lange, 42, has been missing from Howard Stern's satellite radio show since early December. On Monday, Stern refused to discuss what landed his sidekick in the hospital, but was quick to praise his contributions to the program over the years.
"We all have our demons," said Stern, referring to Lange's notorious gambling and substance abuse problems. "Artie has given this show tremendous moments of great comedy. He's a tremendous contributor. He is a good man. Don't forget how great he is."
"[He] is the most loving guy, always giving," added co-host Robin Quivers.
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