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Member of Howard Stern’s Wack Pack inner circle dead at 64

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Rock, A. (2026, October 3). Member of Howard Stern’s Wack Pack inner circle dead at 64. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/10/02/celebrity-news/member-of-howard-sterns-wack-pack-inner-circle-dead-at-64/

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Ronnie Benjamin, also known as Big Black and a former member of Howard Stern's Wack Pack since 2006, died at age 64 from arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease, according to the New York City Medical Examiner’s Office reported by TMZ on Friday. The article does not provide details about when or where he died, focusing instead on his appearances on Stern’s radio show and his status as a Mensa member.

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Big Black, whose real name is Ronnie Benjamin, died at age 64 according to reports from The New York City Medical Examiner’s Office on Friday. The office stated that he passed away due to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease and did not provide further details about the timing or location of his death. Benjamin, born in Bronx, was a part of Howard Stern's Wack Pack since 2006 after appearing frequently on Stern’s show for extensive interviews. He also gained recognition as a member of Mensa, an organization for individuals with high IQs, and was known for his witty interactions with Stern’s co-host Robin Quivers.

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Big Black, a former member of Howard Stern’s Wack Pack, has reportedly died at the age of 64. uncertain

Black → die → 64

The New York City Medical Examiner’s Office told TMZ on Friday that the radio personality — whose given name was Ronnie Benjamin — died from arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease. asserted

name → tell → disease

The cause of death is considered natural and, per the outlet, the NYC Medical Examiner’s Office did not give further details on his death, including when or where it took place. asserted

it → consider → place

A rep for Stern did not immediately respond to Page Six’s request for comment on Friday evening. asserted

rep → respond → evening

Benjamin, who was born in the Bronx, appeared on Stern’s show along with Lawrence Coward, whom the shock jock called the “King of All Black.” asserted

jock → bear → Black

The late radio personality was named a member of Stern’s famed Wack Pack in 2006 after appearing on the show multiple times for lengthy interviews. asserted

personality → name → interviews

According to the outlet, Benjamin was a member of Mensa — an elite league of high IQ individuals — and was known for his banter with Stern’s sidekick, Robin Quivers. uncertain

Benjamin → accord → sidekick

Member of Howard Stern’s Wack Pack inner circle dead at 64

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