Jerry Bishop, who appeared in thousands of episodes of the beloved courthouse program Judge Judy, died from heart disease on Tuesday.Before becoming the longtimeannouncer of thelong-running syndicated program in 1994, he was a prominent radio host in the 1960s throughout the 1980s.'Jerry Bishop has been the voice of our program for 24 years,' Judge Judy Sheindlin said in a statement, according to People. 'I adored him and will miss him.' Rest in peace: Jerry Bishop, who appeared in thousands of episodes of the beloved courthouse program Judge Judy, died from heart disease on TuesdayAdditionally, the television personality, who worked withBishop since her show's debut in1994, spoke of his 'golden heart and generous spirit.' 'His voice was.