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.

US judge and social media star Frank Caprio has died aged 88, according to his family.

Judge Frank Caprio sits in his office during an interview with the downtown skyline in the background.