This is disappointing news for all Artie Lange fans but reports suggest that the Howard Stern Show sidekick will not be available to shoot for the show till this year end on medical grounds. Artie Lange is reportedly still ill and has been advised to take rest before he can resume his sessions with the Howard Stern Show.

In a statement released to the media, Gary Dell'Abate, producer of the Howard Stern Show confirms that Artie Lange is still recovering and his fans will have to wait a while before they get to see their favorite comedian back on the show. The comedian is reportedly in the last stages of his recovery, but is still not well enough to start work on a regular basis.

Artie Lange had hit headlines during the beginning of the year for his failed suicide attempt. The comedian had reportedly contacted Gary Dell'Abate too, for speaking about the incidents leading to his suicide attempt and life after the failed attempt. Gary Dell'Abate says that the best way to describe Artie Lange's present condition was that the comedian is trying his best to come out of the dilemma and return back to normal life.

Artie Lange is scheduled to make an appearance on the David Letterman Show.

--Sampurn Wire