Judge Joseph Wapner Died Feb 27, 2017 12:52:54 GMT -5 Quote Select PostDeselect PostLink to PostMemberGive GiftBack to Top Post by Robert Lotti on Feb 27, 2017 12:52:54 GMT -5 He was the original judge on The People's Court. He passed away the morning of February 26th at 97 years old. May he rest in peace.