Frank Caprio, a Rhode Island judge turned reality and social media star, has passed away of pancreatic cancer. He was 88.

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 official social media accounts said he “passed away peacefully” after “a long and courageous battle with pancreatic ...

Judge Frank Caprio, known worldwide as “the kindest judge,” has passed away at the age of 88. For years, his courtroom in Providence, Rhode Island, became a global phenomenon, not because of scandal ...

Caprio, of Rhode Island, died following a “long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer," a post on his Facebook page said Wednesday.

"Caught in Providence", filmed in his courtroom, drew millions of viewers worldwide, with clips amassing over a billion views across social media platforms.

Retired Providence, Rhode Island, Municipal Court Judge Frank Caprio, who found online fame as a caring jurist and host of ...

Judge Frank Caprio, 88, passed away on August 20, 2025. He was known to everyone for being featured on Caught in Providence. Following his sudden demise, the state agencies and flags of Rhode Island ...

Judge Frank Caprio, a former judge for the Providence Municipal Court, died following a bout with pancreatic cancer, according to a statement posted to social media.

Judge Frank Caprio, the jurist called " the nicest judge in the world ," died Wednesday, Aug. 20, after a battle with pancreatic cancer, his family confirmed through social media.

Retired Providence, Rhode Island, Municipal Court Judge Frank Caprio, who found online fame as a caring jurist and host of ”Caught in Providence″ died Tuesday.