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Real-life judge on ‘The People’s Court’ Joseph Wapner dies at age 97

Real-life judge on ‘The People’s Court’ Joseph Wapner dies at age 97

Update: 2017-02-27

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Joseph Wapner, the retired Los Angeles judge who presided over “The People’s Court” with steady force during the heyday of the reality courtroom show, died Sunday at age 97. Son David Wapner told the Associated Press that his father died at home in his sleep. Joseph Wapner was hospitalized a week ago with breathing problems and had been under home hospice care.

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Real-life judge on ‘The People’s Court’ Joseph Wapner dies at age 97

Real-life judge on ‘The People’s Court’ Joseph Wapner dies at age 97