Ben Stern (2022), Howard Stern’s father 

Ben Stern was the father of superstar radio and television host Howard Stern whose advice was often humorously mentioned by his son on his show.

• Died: Howard Stern announced earlier in August that his father Ben had died, no exact date was given.
• Details of death: Died at the age of 99.
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Fatherly Advice

Ben Stern was the father of superstar radio and television host Howard Stern. He was a recording engineer who sometimes contributed to the Howard Stern radio show and some of his other projects. Howard Stern would often quote his father’s advice to him in a humorous way on his radio show. He also made appearances on “America’s Got Talent,” when Howard Stern was one of the hosts.

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