New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- Frank Caprio, the beloved retired Rhode Island judge who charmed the entire world hosting reality courtroom series 'Caught in Providence', passed away at 88 after a courageous fight against pancreatic cancer.
Caprio, a compassionate, witty, and humane judge, became an overnight sensation when his courtroom footage went viral and reached the world, highlighting his human touches and sense of humor while disposing of small cases. His style earned him a household name well beyond Rhode Island.
Born in 1936, Caprio was a judge on the Providence Municipal Court for decades before he retired. He made the news in 2023 by saying that he had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and was undergoing treatment.
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