Judge Frank Caprio dies
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PRIMETIMER on MSNWas Frank Caprio a Christian? Religious beliefs explored in wake of beloved viral judge's death at 88
The judge went on a pilgrimage in 2024 to Lourdes, France, for the betterment of his health. During his February 2025 interview with EWTN News In Depth, Caprio shared that his faith in God and the Catholic Church was his "last hope" as there was no treatment for pancreatic cancer.
Judge Frank Caprio died at age 88 after a “long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer,” according to a statement posted on his Facebook page on Wednesday, Aug. 20. Caprio, known for his compassionate rulings on a local TV show,
America's nicest judge died Wednesday, after what the family called a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Judge Frank Caprio, famed for his empathetic and humane courtroom style, passes away after pancreatic cancer.
Caprio developed a persona at odds with many TV judges and used his fame to address issues like unequal access to the judicial system.