Key points
- Caprio had pancreatic cancer for over a year
- He honoured survivors in a June 1 TikTok post
- Final Instagram post thanked fans for support
- Known as “nicest judge,” with 4.9m followers
ISLAMABAD: The “world’s nicest judge” Frank Caprio, who won over social media with his kindness, has died at the age of 88 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
Caprio was known for his reality court TV show “Caught in Providence,” where he heard cases involving traffic violations to criminal offenses. The show, set in the Providence Municipal Court in Rhode Island, has gained traction on social media in recent years, as fans gushed over Caprio’s compassion in the courtroom.
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A statement was put out on his Instagram account late Wednesday afternoon, telling fans the tragic news that the beloved judge had “passed away peacefully at the age of 88 after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.”
“Compassion and humility”
“Beloved for his compassion, humility, and unwavering belief in the goodness of people, Judge Caprio touched the lives of millions through his work in the courtroom and beyond. His warmth, humor, and kindness left an indelible mark on all who knew him,” the statement continued.
Caprio had been open about his cancer battle. On June 1, he posted a video to TikTok celebrating those who have beaten the disease on National Cancer Survivors Day.
@therealfrankcaprio National Cancer Survivors Day: Honoring Strength, Celebrating Life #judgefrankcaprio #fyp #Usa #foryoupage #cancersurvivor
“I wanna take a moment to honor each person who has faced this fight and won. I’m in the midst of that fight right now myself. A year and a half into my own battle with pancreatic cancer, and I hope, God willing, to one day call myself a survivor too,” Caprio said.
“Prayers, love, and support”
Just a few hours before the announcement of Caprio’s death, a photo of him in a hospital bed was posted to his Instagram, along with a message to his fans, thanking them for their “prayers, love, and support.”
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Caprio had amassed 3.3 million followers on Instagram and 1.6 million followers on TikTok. In his social media bio, he says he is known as the “nicest judge in the world.”
