- Artie Lange, former Howard Stern sidekick, was spotted in a recent photo with an apparently reconstructed nose.
- Lange, 58, has publicly discussed years of substance abuse and says he is months into sobriety.
- He appeared in a group photo with fellow comedians and shared podcast comments about fixing his nose and nearly a year sober.
H2: Photo shows Lange with fellow comedians
Comedian Artie Lange, best known for his time on The Howard Stern Show and Mad TV, was photographed recently alongside Jeff Ross, Dave Juskow, Rachel Feinstein, Amanda Gail and his sister Stacey Lange. The image — shared on X — drew attention because Lange’s previously damaged nose appears repaired.
The sighting was reported as his first public outing in about five years by some outlets. Lange, 58, has been open about long-term struggles with alcohol, cocaine and other substances and has spoken for years about the damage those habits caused to his nose.
H3: Sobriety update and candid podcast comments
In September, Lange told listeners on the Legion of Skanks podcast that he was eight months clean and sober and that he planned to get rhinoplasty to fix his “depressed” nose. In that episode he joked, “Too much yoga. I stopped to smell the roses in life, and they had cocaine on them,” while explaining the physical toll of addiction.
He later described the plan to repair his nose and has since been photographed looking different. In publicity photos accompanying the recent coverage, captions note that Lange has been clean and sober for close to a year.
H3: Disturbing anecdote — a warning
Lange also recounted a harrowing past incident in which he says he accidentally snorted broken glass while using OxyContin. He described how a partner pulverized pills using a glass shaker that shattered; when he later inhaled the powder, he began to bleed. He used the story to caution listeners against drug use.
H2: Where to see the posts and podcast
- Photo reported on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/lalonde019/status/1998470027020832863
- Lange’s September appearance on the Legion of Skanks podcast (YouTube clip): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwIEl7QgLgk
These links include the image that ignited discussion about his appearance and the podcast excerpt where he discusses sobriety and the need for surgery.
H4: What this means
Lange’s new public photo and his podcast comments suggest he’s focused on recovery and medical repair after years of substance abuse. Fans and colleagues have reacted to the image with relief and curiosity; the photo signals a possible turning point in both his health and public life.
H5: Final note
Lange has repeatedly been candid about addiction and recovery. Whether he pursues further treatment, surgery or a return to regular public appearances remains to be seen. For now, the recent photo and his podcast update have put his transformation back in the spotlight.
Image Referance: https://www.silive.com/news/2025/12/howard-sterns-former-sidekick-reveals-dramatic-transformation-after-years-of-drug-use.html
