Providence Judge Frank Caprio Shares Heartbreaking Health Setback [VIDEO]

UPDATE: Just a few hours after this story was first posted, Judge Frank Caprio passed away at the age of 88. 

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Retired Providence Judge Frank Caprio, known around the world for his compassion and warmth on Caught in Providence, has delivered yet another emotional update.

Late Monday night on August 19, the 88-year-old posted a Facebook post around 9 p.m., revealing that he has returned to the hospital after experiencing a health setback just over a year after joyfully announcing that he was cancer-free.

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A Viral Plea for Prayers

Caprio’s message quickly spread across social media. Within 12 hours, his post had already been viewed more than eight million times.

“Last year I asked you to pray for me and it’s very obvious that you didn’t because I came through a very difficult period,” he wrote with his signature humor and humility. “Unfortunately, I’ve had a setback. I’m back in the hospital now and I’m coming to you again asking you to remember me in your prayers once more.

"And so I ask you again, if it’s not too much, then you can remember me in your prayers," he wrote. "I’m a great believer in the power of prayers. I think the Almighty above is looking over us, so remember me please.”

From Triumph to Trial

Caprio’s update comes after what many believed was the closing of his cancer chapter. In June 2024, he announced he had completed chemotherapy and radiation treatments for pancreatic cancer, a diagnosis he described as “crushing.” Surrounded by loved ones at Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute, Caprio rang the “bell of healing,” marking the end of a grueling six-month journey through chemo and five sessions of radiation.

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Just weeks later, in July 2024, Caprio posted a video to fans showing himself doing push-ups, proudly captioned “I’M BACK.” It was a symbol of strength, recovery, and the optimism that he carried with him into remission.

Looking Ahead

While details about his current condition remain limited, one thing is certain: Frank Caprio continues to face each battle with strong belief in the power of prayer.

For now, his fans and followers from all around the world are doing exactly what he asked: remembering him in their prayers, just as he has so often remembered others.