TikTok star judge Frank Caprio dies at 88 after battle with pancreatic cancer

PROVIDENCE, RI – Frank Caprio, the beloved Rhode Island judge whose courtroom compassion made him a viral sensation on TikTok and a fixture on daytime television, died peacefully after a lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 88.

Caprio, known for presiding over Caught in Providence, a courtroom reality show that earned multiple Daytime Emmy nominations, passed away surrounded by family. His death was announced Wednesday in a statement posted to his official Instagram account, calling attention to the kindness and humanity that made him a national figure.

Judge Frank Caprio passed away peacefully at the age of 88 after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Beloved for his compassion, hum

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