Judge Frank Caprio dies
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Viola Davis, award-winning actress who grew up in Central Falls, posted on Instagram mourning Judge Frank Caprio, who died Aug. 20 at the age of 88. "Rest in peace to my fellow Rhode Islander and a man of tremendous character," Davis said of the Providence-born judge.
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.
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.
The beloved judge was legendary for his good deeds, but it all might have been different if not for an encounter that changed his life.