Frank Caprio, the Rhode Island judge and social media star known for his warmth, humor, and compassion, has died at 88 following a battle with pancreatic cancer. Over a 40-year career in Providence, he presided over thousands of cases, often showing empathy for people’s personal circumstances, BBC reported.
Caprio became a viral sensation through his TV show Caught in Providence, with clips of him inviting children behind the bench or displaying kindness in court earning billions of views online. He was nominated for multiple Daytime Emmys and inspired countless acts of kindness.
His son David urged fans to “spread a little kindness” in his memory. Caprio is survived by his wife Joyce, five children, seven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren, according to BBC.
