Judge Frank Caprio dies at 88 following brave fight with pancreatic cancer

Judge Frank Caprio, affectionately dubbed the “Nicest Judge in the World,” passed away peacefully on August 20, 2025, at the age of 88, following a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.As per a statement shared on his official Facebook page, the former Providence, Rhode Island, judge "passed away peacefully at the age of 88 after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer."Frank Caprio wasn’t just another judge. For nearly 40 years, he served on the Providence Municipal Court in Rhode Island, winning hearts with his folksy humour, empathy, and genuinely compassionate rulings.His courtroom felt like a safe zone, where minor offenses—like a forgotten turn signal or a red-light violation—were met with understanding, kindness, and an extra dose of humanity.What really cemented Frank’s legendary status was Caught in Providence, the daytime show that captured these heartfelt moments on camera. Running between 2018 and 2020, it earned multiple Emmy nods and went viral. Clips from the show racked up over a billion views on social media, and the judge himself became a beloved online star If you needed a feel-good moment, there was always a Caprio clip for that. Picture this: a 96-year-old man caring for his handicapped son facing a traffic citation—Judge Caprio dismisses it on the spot, praising him for his devotion and calling him “what America is all about”. Or another where he cuts a bartender some slack because he was earning peanuts—then cheekily reminds everyone not to “eat and run,” because “the poor people working hard all day for three bucks an hour are going to have to pay your bill”.His fight with pancreatic cancer