Easter Sunday brought sorrow to the family and friends of Lee Siegfried, known to many as “Crazy Cabbie” from The Howard Stern Show, who passed away at 55, according to several reports.
In a podcast from several years ago, Siegfried courageously revealed that he was confined to a wheelchair due to Guillain-Barré syndrome, an autoimmune disease. Additionally, he battled chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy, a neurological disorder causing progressive weakness and sensory loss in his limbs.
Cane Peterson, a Morning Show host at Fresh 102.7/CBS Radio, shared the news on Facebook: “Sad update on this Easter Sunday. Last night at 7:09, Lee Siegfried…Crazy Cabbie, passed away peacefully with the love of his life, Lexi, by his side.” He added that Siegfried was no longer in pain and is now with “Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” Peterson further remarked, “Nobody did radio better than Cabbie. Everyone who knew him loved him. He had a razor-sharp wit, an insatiable zest for life, and most importantly, a heart of gold. We had our moments, but we were brothers who loved each other dearly. Until next time, my friend.”
“Crazy Cabbie” also had a stint as a DJ at 92.3 K-Rock in New York, among other stations.
During his appearances on The Howard Stern Show, Siegfried participated in boxing matches, taking on “Wack Pack” member Angry Black and former show member “Stuttering” John Melendez, who also posted a tribute on Sunday, saying, “R.I.P. Lee Mroszak, AKA ‘Crazy Cabbie.’”
A Brief Look at Siegfried’s Life:
Born Lee Anthony Mroszak on December 11, 1968, in Minnesota, Siegfried worked at two radio stations in the Twin Cities. He began his radio journey as a frequent caller, becoming known as “Cabbie” on The Andy Savage Show, which aired on Minneapolis’ 93.7 The Edge. He later joined the KQRS Morning Show, the top-rated morning drive show in Minneapolis. On The Howard Stern Show, “Cabbie” frequently shared stories from his time in the 82nd Airborne Division, his deployment during the Gulf War, and his experiences as a DJ for K-Rock radio in NYC, along with many other personal and professional anecdotes.
