Frank Caprio, the kind judge of America, passed away at the age of 88 due to cancer
Frank Caprio, the famous American judge known as the kind judge, passed away at the age of 88 after battling pancreatic cancer
His court videos filled with humor and kindness had millions of viewers worldwide, and many called him the kindest judge in the world
The Caprio family confirmed his death in a statement on Facebook hours after he asked people to pray for him in a video message from the hospital
In the statement, he was remembered as a compassionate judge and an influential person
Caprio, who was diagnosed with cancer in December 2023, had previously announced in April 2025 that his treatment was over, but the illness returned
In his final message, he wrote, please remember me once more in your prayers
Frank Caprio had presided over the Providence Municipal Court in Rhode Island since 1985 and gained international fame by appearing on the TV show Caught in Providence
He was the father of five children and grandfather to seven grandchildren, and retired in January 2025 after 40 years of judicial service