HGTV Electrician Frank Cozzolino Dies at 56

Frank Cozzolino, a longtime electrician and recurring figure on HGTV's Holmes on Homes, died on December 4, 2024, at the age of 56 from complications related to liver disease and lymphoma.

Cozzolino's daughter, Filomena, confirmed the news in a social media post, describing her father as a man of passion, empathy, brutal honesty, and integrity. He had battled liver disease for years, receiving his first transplant in 2017, which gave him what she called a second chance at life. The disease returned earlier in 2024, leading to a second transplant in July. Post-operation complications mounted, and in recent months, he was diagnosed with lymphoma, a cancer affecting the lymphatic system. "Ever the fighter, he never gave up," Filomena wrote. "He deliberated and decided that he would push through. He'd beaten the odds up to this point, he thought, the world isn't getting rid of me this easily." Despite his efforts, Cozzolino passed away late on December 4, having exceeded the expectations of his medical team, friends, and family.

Born on July 3, 1969, in the Toronto area, Cozzolino built a career as an electrician, founding his own company, Solutions Electrical. He first appeared on...