Frank Caprio: World Pays Tribute as Viral TV Judge Dies, "Heaven Gained An Angel"
- Frank Caprio, the colourful municipal judge who presided over cases in his Rhode Island courtroom on Caught in Providence, died on Wednesday, August 20
- Caprio's death after “a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer” was announced through a statement on his Instagram account
- Since Judge Caprio's death was announced, many people have continued to voice their sympathies while hailing his legacy
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Rhode Island - USA - Judge Frank Caprio, who is dubbed “the nicest judge in the world”, has died.
As reported by Hindustan Times, Caprio, who featured in the Emmy-nominated show ‘Caught in Providence’, died of pancreatic cancer.
Source: Twitter
Times Now also noted the sad update. Caprio went viral for making compassionate decisions in his courtroom.
The 88-year-old posted a viral video asking his followers to remember him in their prayers hours before he passed away on Wednesday, August 20.
Netizens react to Judge Frank Caprio's death
Many people from across the world are reacting to Caprio's death. Legit.ng captured some comments from X (formerly Twitter) below:
@GrowingUpItalia wrote:
"Heaven gained an angel today. Judge Frank Caprio wasn’t just a judge—he was a symbol of kindness, empathy, and humanity. Through his compassion, he showed us that justice can be both fair and full of heart. His legacy will live on forever. Rest in peace."
@HistoryInPics commented:
"Today, we bid farewell to Judge Frank Caprio—forever ‘the nicest judge in the world.’ Through every ruling and every story, he showed us that justice and compassion go hand in hand. His warmth, humor, and unwavering belief in the goodness of people touched millions. Judge Caprio passed away peacefully at 88 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. In his honor, may we carry forward his legacy by leading with empathy every day."
Source: Twitter
@MissSassbox said:
"Judge Frank Caprio was such a good hearted soul. Always enjoyed seeing him in the courtroom, because he never, ever felt intimidating. He was one of the few people who seemed like he was born to be a judge and lead, because he really did his best to help each person and not just punish. He was strangely comforting in a role that many of us naturally are afraid to be in front of.
"They called him the "World's Nicest Judge" and he truly deserved it. Found a clip he posted just yesterday on his page before he passed. He asked for prayers but more importantly, to be remembered. And I hope we honor that for him.
"Rest in love and light, Judge Caprio. Thank you for being one of the kind ones."
Toyyib Adewale Adelodun commented:
"RIP Judge Frank Caprio."
@PoojaMedia wrote:
"His TikTok videos will make you learn to be compassionate & gets you emotional too.
"RIP Judge Frank Caprio."
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