Frank Caprio, 'Nicest Judge In The World', Dies At 88

Judge Frank Caprio, known for his courtroom reality show Caught in Providence, has died at the age of 88. Dubbed 'the nicest judge in the world', Caprio shot to international fame for his compassion and humility in the courtroom.

On August 20, a post on his official Instagram page confirmed that Caprio“passed away peacefully” following a“long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.”

The post read, "Judge Frank Caprio has passed away peacefully at the age of 88, following a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Beloved around the world for his deep compassion, humility, and unwavering faith in the goodness of people, Judge Caprio touched millions through his work in the courtroom, and even more through his example of humanity."

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"His warmth, humor, and kindness left a lasting impression on everyone who had the privilege of knowing him or hearing his words. He will be remembered not only as a respected judge, but as a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. His legacy lives on in the countless lives he uplifted and the kindness he inspired. In his memory, may we all strive to lead with more empathy, more understanding, and more heart, just as he did every single day," the post concluded.

A day before his death, he shared an Instagram post requesting his followers' to pray for him as he suffered a setback his fight against cancer. "As I continue this difficult battle, your prayers will lift my spirit," Caprio said in a video posted on social media. Unfortunately, I've had a setback, and I'm back at the hospital," he said, referring to the recurrence of cancer.

"I ask you again, if it's not too much, that you can remember me in your prayers. I'm a great believer in the power of prayers," he said.

According to the New York Post, Caprio became a judge in 1985 and retired in 2023. He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer back in December 2023.

His reality show has received four Daytime Emmy nominations, including three in the category of Outstanding Legal/Courtroom Program, with Judge Caprio himself earning a nomination for Outstanding Daytime Personality.

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