Howard Stern’s sidekick has been hospitalized in New Jersey with an undisclosed condition. Read more on Artie Lange’s hospitalization below.

The troubled sidekick of Howard Stern has struggled with drug and alcohol abuse and is now in the hospital.

“I can confirm that Artie is in the hospital. Artie has chosen to keep all information on this matter between him and his doctor. There will be no further comment,” a statement from his rep said.

Lange, 42, hasn’t appeared on Howard Stern’s radio show since December and now has canceled some of his upcoming stand-up comedy shows.

Lange had his drivers licence revoked for seven months in September of last year after pleading guilty to driving under the influence of drugs.  At that time Artie Lange told police  he had prescription sleeping pills in his system, and Artie was ordered to serve 12 hours in an intoxicated driver resource program.

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