John Stamos Breaks Silence On 'Howard Stern Show' Star Ralph Cirella's Death

John Stamos has broken his silence on the passing of stylist and longtime star of 'The Howard Stern Show,'Ralph Cirella. 

Cirella was a close friend of DJ and radio show host Howard Stern and was known for his contributions to the Sirius/XM show.

His death has greatly impacted Stern, who confessed on his show that he was taking the passing of his friend "very hard." Stern also credits Cirella for being the reason behind him meeting his now-wife, Beth Ostrosky.

Stamos took to his Instagram page to mourn the death of Cirella, writing that his "dear friend" had passed away at the "painfully young age of 58."

The actor continued, "He was, without a doubt, a one-of-a-kind soul. Ralph wasn't just a friend; he was family. My mother adored him, and I'll always cherish the memory of her affectionately mistaking his “berry” for a piece of red jello on his upper lip, playfully attempting to wipe it away."

Stamos said he and Cirella "met in the old days where he worked his magic as a makeup artist for Howard Stern's Channel 9 show," adding that he "can vividly recall how he transformed Howard into a perfect replica of Larry King, showcasing his exceptional talent and creativity. From [that] day forward, we were lifelong friends, I just wished he lived longer."

Still in his lengthy tribute to the late stylist, Stamos mourned losing his friend who "possessed an abundance of untapped potential."

According to the "Wedding Wars" star, Cirella grappled with "finding the motivation to fully realize it—a painful reality that we all witnessed. It serves as a poignant reminder of life's unpredictability and the importance of not only pursuing our dreams but also seeing them through to the end."

"My heart aches at the thought of Ralph departing this world alone, without ever experiencing the deep love he undeniably deserved," the actor added.

Stamos took the moment to share his "final exchange" with Cirella. He recounted, "I shared a story about someone who called me lucky. When I asked why, their response was simple and profound: 'Because you're friends with Ralph from the Howard Stern show.'"

The "Full House" star concluded, "And they were absolutely right. My dear friend, I will miss you so much. I love you, Ralphie boy. Rest in peace. HEY NOW XO."

Stern spoke of Cirella's passing on his show, noting that the stylist died after a long battle with a "curable" but "rare" form of lymphoma.

The DJ disclosed that his late pal  “loved” him and was a “trustworthy, dear friend who made me laugh every time I was with him.”

Amid his state of grief, Stern shared how hurt he was by Cirella's passing, saying he was "so sad and so angry," because the late stylist didn't "take care of himself."

Cirella, who was friends with Stern for over 40 years, met the 69-year-old after being hired as his personal assistant. He was later given a promotion to wardrobe consultant and then set designer.

Cirella was also instrumental in helping Stern meet his wife, Ostrosky, as he was the one who urged the DJ to go to a party where he met and fell in love with the 51-year-old model.

While speaking on his eponymous show, Stern noted that "there were a lot of good times on the show with Ralph," and that he is taking  his death "very hard.”

Rest in peace, Ralph Cirella.