Frank Cozzolino, an HGTV star known for appearances on shows like "Holmes on Homes" and "Holmes Family Rescue," has died. He was 56.

Cozzolino's Dec. 4 death was confirmed by costar Mike Holmes via Instagram, as well as an online obituary.

"I am devastated by the passing of my good friend Frank Cozzolino," wrote Holmes, who helmed the HGTV programs Cozzolino appeared on. "Frank made us better. His impact will live on in every home he helped. Frank could walk into the toughest electrical disaster, crack a joke in his style, and suddenly the whole room felt lighter.

"That's just who he was," Holmes continued in the caption, alongside photos of the two of them. "Frank wasn't just good at what he did — he really cared. He cared about doing it right. He cared about the people he worked with. He cared about every homeowner he helped. Frank will forever be part of the Holmes family. Miss you buddy."

"We are deeply saddened to hear of Frank Cozzolino's passing," an HGTV spokesperson said in a statement to USA TODAY Thursday. "Frank was an exceptional craftsman whose kindness, integrity and unwavering dedication touched every project and every person he encountered."

Cozzolino became an electrician after trying a few careers on for size, per his obituary, eventually founding Solutions Electrical, which "became very successful." The obituary called the business "a testament to his hard work and perseverance."

"Frank was a kind and generous soul and was always there for his friends. No matter the cause, he would drop what he was doing to help a friend in need," the obituary said. He is survived by his partner, Lisa, and his daughters Filomena and Alexandria.

In a separate post to Instagram Dec. 9, Holmes revealed that Cozzolino had suffered several health issues in recent years.

"Frank has gone through hell," Holmes says in the clip. "I mean he's had a liver six years ago, that liver failed, he had to go in and get another liver. It was touch and go, we thought for sure that he wasn’t going to make it, and he came back. And all of a sudden due to complications, he has passed away Dec. 4."

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