Judge Frank Caprio passes away at 88 from pancreatic cancer
Judge Frank Caprio, known as the "nicest judge in the world," has passed away. He was 88.
In the statement posted on his social media pages, it announced that Caprio has passed away "peacefully at the age of 88 after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer."
"Beloved for his compassion, humility, and unwavering belief in the goodness of people, Judge Caprio touched the lives of millions through his work in the courtroom and beyond. His warmth, humor, and kindness left an indelible mark on all who knew him," it added.
It added that Caprio, who first revealed his pancreatic cancer diagnosis in 2023, will be remembered "not only as a respected judge, but as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend."
"His legacy lives on in the countless acts of kindness he inspired," it continued. "In his honor, may we each strive to bring a little more compassion into the world — just as he did every day."
Before his passing, he shared in his last video posted on Tuesday that he had a "setback" and was back in the hospital. He asked his followers to "remember me in your prayers once more."
According to his website, Caprio grew up in Providence, Rhode Island, and served as a Providence Municipal Court Judge for 40 years, and served ten years as chairman of the Rhode Island Board of Governors for Higher Education. He also taught at Hope High School and attended night school at Suffolk University School of Law in Boston.
He is known for his compassionate court rulings in the reality TV show Caught in Providence, whose clips have gone viral on TikTok. It earned a nomination for the Daytime Emmy Award in 2021.
Caprio is survived by his wife, Joyce Caprio, their five children, seven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
