Television judge, recipient of the Purple Heart medal From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Joseph Albert Wapner (November 15, 1919 – February 26, 2017) was an American judge and former television "judge." He is the first star of the ongoing reality courtroom series The People's Court.[1]
Joseph Wapner | |
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Born | Joseph Albert Wapner November 15, 1919 |
Died | February 26, 2017 97) Los Angeles, California | (aged
Cause of death | Respiratory failure |
Alma mater | University of Southern California, USC Gould School of Law |
Occupation(s) | Television personality Judge |
Years active | 1959–2010 |
Known for | The People's Court |
Spouse |
Mickey Wapner (m. 1946–2017) |
Children | Fred Wapner |
Wapner died on February 26, 2017 under hospice care in Los Angeles after suffering from respiratory failure, aged 97.[2]
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