US EditionJudge Frank Caprio, known for viral ‘Caught in Providence’ series, dies at 88
- Judge Frank Caprio, known for his compassion in the Providence Municipal Court, died at age 88 on August 20, 2025, in Providence, Rhode Island.
- Caprio announced his pancreatic cancer diagnosis publicly in December 2023 to inspire others while continuing to share his court stories online.
- He served as a judge from 1985 until 2023 and gained widespread recognition through the Emmy-nominated television series Caught in Providence, which aired between 2018 and 2020.
- Caprio frequently showed compassion toward defendants by considering their individual situations, drawing on lessons from his modest background to foster empathy, and, as his health worsened, he asked his followers for their prayers, expressing a strong faith in their positive impact.
- His family and public statements honor his enduring kindness and humility, noting his legacy lives on through the countless acts of compassion he inspired nationwide.
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Frank Caprio, the world's most beloved judge, known for his humor and humanity, has died. Learn about his career and legacy, which inspired millions around the world.
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Judge Frank Caprio, known for ‘Caught in Providence’ and viral TikToks, dies
Caprio served as a judge in Providence for almost 40 years and often went viral on social media for dismissing tickets from residents who appeared on the show and shared their personal stories.
'America's nicest judge': Rhode Island mourns passing of Judge Frank Caprio
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Frank Caprio, America’s nicest judge, died Wednesday, after what family called in a social media post, “a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.” His passing came following a posted video asking for prayers after suffering what Judge Caprio called a setback in his health. He’s already being mourned by countless people online, remembering him as a compassionate man who truly believed in the goodness of people…
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