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Stern: Lange hasn't asked to come back

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Artie Lange a regular on the Howard Stern satellite radio show performs in concert at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida on January 16, 2009. (UPI Photo/Michael Bush) 
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Published: July 18, 2011 at 9:05 PM

NEW YORK, July 18 (UPI) -- Howard Stern says troubled comedian Artie Lange hasn't formally asked to return to Stern's U.S. satellite radio show.

Lange was Stern's on-air sidekick from 2001 until last year, when he suffered a drug-fueled breakdown that led to a suicide attempt. Lange underwent treatment for substance abuse and depression and is now looking to perform again.

In an interview this month, Lange said he would love to collaborate with Stern again.

TMZ said Stern discussed the matter on his radio show Monday.

"Artie had said he wishes he was back on the show ... [which] stirred up a whole bunch of conversation that I don't even know how to begin to address," Stern said, adding Lange has not directly reached out to him.

Asked what he thinks of Lange's possible return to radio on a new show, Stern said: "Of course, I support it. I think it would be great. I'd like to listen to Artie. ... I'm glad to hear that he's feeling better ... I'm really pulling for him. I hope he does OK."

Topics: Artie Lange, Howard Stern
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