The Life of Judge Frank Caprio Judge Frank Caprio, a beloved figure in Providence and a national court show star, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 88. He

Judge Frank Caprio's death at 88 was announced to his millions of social media followers on Aug. 20. One day before the news broke, the reality star asked his fans to send him prayers as he endured a health setback in the hospital.

He was 88. "Judge Frank Caprio passed away peacefully at the age of 88 after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer," the family wrote on Facebook. "In his honor, may we each strive to bring a little more compassion into the world – just as he did every day."

Rhode Island Municipal judge and reality TV star, Frank Caprio, known for his compassion in the courtroom, has died at the age of 88 following a battle with pancreatic cancer.

Judge Frank Caprio — known for his compassion in the courtroom — has passed away following a fight with cancer. His death was announced via his social media on Wednesday, Aug. 20. “Judge Frank Caprio passed away peacefully at the age of 88 after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer,” the statement on his Instagram began.

Judge Frank Caprio, the jurist called " the nicest judge in the world ," died Wednesday, Aug. 20, after a battle with pancreatic cancer, his family confirmed through social media.

Judge Frank Caprio dead at 88, following long battle with pancreatic cancer. The former Chief Judge of the Providence Municipal Court and star of reality courtroom show Caught in Providence died yesterday.