Judge Frank Caprio, the man millions knew as the “nicest judge in the world,” has died at 88.
His family confirmed the news, saying he passed away after battling pancreatic cancer.
For more than four decades in Rhode Island, Caprio blended justice with compassion, turning court hearings into moments of humanity.
On his hit TV show Caught in Providence, he became a global sensation.
Clips of him waiving fines, cracking gentle jokes, or inviting kids to sit beside him on the bench racked up billions of views.
What’s His Secret?
Treating people not as case numbers, but as human beings.
“His warmth, humour, and kindness left an indelible mark on all who knew him,” his family wrote on Instagram.
His 3.4 million followers often tuned in for doses of courtroom empathy.
The Emmy-nominated judge was more than a TV personality—he was a reminder that justice doesn’t always need to be cold.
Even after his diagnosis in 2023, Caprio stayed positive, telling supporters he was “fully prepared to fight as hard as I can.”
He is survived by his wife of nearly 60 years, Joyce, their five children, seven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
Maybe his legacy is best summed up by his son’s request: in Judge Caprio’s memory, “spread a little kindness.”
