Caprio, of Rhode Island, died following a “long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer," a post on his Facebook page said Wednesday.

The Rhode Island jurist passed away after a battle with pancreatic cancer, his family announced on social media. Caprio served as chief judge of the municipal court of Providence, Rhode Island, from 1985 to 2023. He is survived by his wife Joyce Caprio, five children, seven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

Judge Frank Caprio, who starred for two seasons on the syndicated courtroom show 'Caught in Providence' and became a social media star, died August 20 at 88.

Frank Caprio, a retired municipal judge in Rhode Island who found online fame as a caring jurist and host of ” Caught in Providence ," has died. He was 88. His official social media accounts said Wednesday he “passed away peacefully” after “a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.”

Retired Providence, Rhode Island, Municipal Court Judge Frank Caprio, who found online fame as a caring jurist and host of ”Caught in Providence″ died Tuesday. He was 88. His official