Frank Caprio, a former judge, died at the age of 88. His passing has drawn new attention to his global legacy of kindness, especially his ties to India. The well-known person, who got famous for being kind in court on the show Caught in Providence, had already blogged about how much he loved the country and its people.
Caprio wrote on Instagram for India’s Independence Day that he was honored to have earned the Mother Teresa Award for Social Justice from India. Every year, the Harmony Foundation gives this prize to people and groups that work for peace, justice, and social equality. Caprio’s award by the group shows that he worked hard outside of the courtroom to push for a more humane legal system.
Caprio wrote on social media that India’s “courage, sacrifice, and unity” were great, and that the country’s story “reminds us all that when people stand together for justice and dignity, they can change the course of history.” His statements struck a chord with his many Indian fans. There was a picture of him holding the Indian flag and a piece of cake with the tricolor on it with the post.
Frank Caprio Jr., Caprio’s son, said what he thought about his father, saying that he was always “giving and looking to help others.” He wanted his legacy to continue on through the positive things that his fans did. After a long fight with pancreatic illness, Caprio died. Since then, many people have posted tributes online, sharing their favorite videos of him. People remember him as a symbol of empathy and a lesson that justice may be done with kindness.