The late Judge Frank Caprio
By agency report
Famous Rhode Island Judge Frank Caprio has died after a cancer diagnosis, according to posts on his popular social media pages. He was aged 88.
Family confirmed his death to NBC affiliate WJAR on Wednesday, a day after he’d asked followers from a hospital bed for their prayers.
“Unfortunately I’ve had a setback, I’m back in the hospital now and I’m coming to you again asking you to remember me in your prayers once more,” Caprio said, referring to a previous bout with pancreatic cancer.
Caprio earned the nickname “the nicest judge in the world” for his years on Emmy-nominated show “Caught in Providence” and his presence on social media, where he had millions of followers.
Judge Frank Caprio, who has shared his compassion in the courtroom for over 35 years, has been receiving supportive letters from around the world since his diagnosis with pancreatic cancer.
“He 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,” the post announcing his death read.
“In his honor, may we each strive to bring a little more compassion into the world — just as he did every day.”
